Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 158 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
9. 9.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
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) just because
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
22. 22.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
31. 31.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
40. 40.💡 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

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