Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 41 · 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.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
2. 2.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) end of story (d) trust me
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the bus is full
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the bus is full
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) trust me
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
23. 23.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
27. 27.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) just because
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming

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