Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 811 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.☂️ 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story

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