Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 852 · 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. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
3. 3.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) it saves water
7. 7.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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎒 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
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) because I said so
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) just because
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥗 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
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
40. 40.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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