Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 873 · 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.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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) just because (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) because I said so
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) just because
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
26. 26.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
31. 31.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
35. 35.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always false
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it

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