Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 710 · 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? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.☂️ 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
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
18. 18.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
21. 21.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
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.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 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

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