Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 208 · 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: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) because I said so
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
15. 15.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
23. 23.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) just because
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
35. 35.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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