Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 485 · 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) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
15. 15.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
24. 24.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
28. 28.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
31. 31.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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