Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 194 · 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 need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
12. 12.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) always true (d) hard to trust
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
28. 28.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) just because
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
38. 38.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so

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