Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 896 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) because I said so
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) just because
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
23. 23.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow

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