Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 904 · 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: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
15. 15.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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