Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 754 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) just because (d) it is obvious
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) it is obvious
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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