Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 120 · 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) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) because I said so
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) end of story
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
22. 22.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) trust me
27. 27.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
30. 30.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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