Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 73 · 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? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
15. 15.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
18. 18.☂️ 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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