Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 729 · 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 the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) trust me
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.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
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) end of story
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
18. 18.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
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
23. 23.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
29. 29.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.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
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed

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