Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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