Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 100 · 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: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
8. 8.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
21. 21.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) end of story (d) because I said so
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) just because
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always false
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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