Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 632 · 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.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
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) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) just because

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