Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 684 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
5. 5.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
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: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) just because
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
34. 34.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
37. 37.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery

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