Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 775 · 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) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) it saves water
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
11. 11.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
24. 24.☂️ 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) end of story
40. 40.💡 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

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