Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 121 · 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 not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
18. 18.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
20. 20.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
23. 23.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
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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