Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 235 · 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. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
8. 8.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
20. 20.🎒 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) just because
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
36. 36.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
39. 39.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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