Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 837 · 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? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) just because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
4. 4.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.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
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) just because
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) the bus is full
21. 21.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) end of story
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or

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