Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 515 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
8. 8.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
10. 10.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
19. 19.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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