Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 730 · 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? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (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 odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
13. 13.☂️ 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
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
19. 19.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
23. 23.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
26. 26.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
40. 40.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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