Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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