Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 631 · 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) it saves water (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) just because
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
19. 19.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) just because
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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