Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 554 · 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) trust me (c) end of story (d) it saves water
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎒 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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