Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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