Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 697 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.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
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
24. 24.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🎒 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
30. 30.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) it saves water
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow

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