Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 260 · 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? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
16. 16.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
18. 18.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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