Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 257 · 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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) trust me
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
6. 6.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
21. 21.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.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
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) just because
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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