Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 712 · 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 a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
4. 4.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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 a reason (b) a claim with no 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.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 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

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