Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 197 · 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? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.🥗 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
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) end of story
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
14. 14.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) the bus is full
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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