Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 478 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it saves water
7. 7.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) because I said so
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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