Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 789 · 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) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) end of story
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) it saves water
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) a fact (d) always true
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
19. 19.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.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
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.☂️ 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
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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