Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 220 · 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: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
7. 7.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) just because
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the bus is full
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
40. 40.💡 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

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