Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 915 · 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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) because I said so
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) because I said so
9. 9.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.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
33. 33.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
38. 38.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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