Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 629 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
11. 11.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it saves water
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
22. 22.🎒 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
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
40. 40.💡 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

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