Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 177 · 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: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the road is closed
13. 13.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) it is obvious
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
23. 23.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
36. 36.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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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