Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 766 · 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: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.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 bus is full
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
21. 21.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎒 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
24. 24.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
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
32. 32.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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