Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 965 · 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) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) because I said so
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
3. 3.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
13. 13.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
21. 21.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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