Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 167 · 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 funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
3. 3.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
24. 24.☂️ 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
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: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop

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