Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 407 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Claim + because): A claim with a reason: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” Look for because, as or since. A claim with no reason: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.”, “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” Real reasons are facts that support the claim: the road is closed, it saves water, the test is tomorrow.

1. 1.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) just because
7. 7.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
25. 25.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the bus is full
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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