Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 11 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
2. 2.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.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
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) a fact
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) because I said so
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.🎒 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
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow

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