Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 737 · 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) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it saves water
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
17. 17.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
19. 19.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
22. 22.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) the bus is full
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it

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