Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 732 · 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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) end of story
6. 6.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the bus is full
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
25. 25.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
31. 31.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
38. 38.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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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