Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 261 · 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) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) just because
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
4. 4.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming

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