Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 748 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) the road is closed
9. 9.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) trust me
19. 19.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
28. 28.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
38. 38.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery

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