Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 284 · 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: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) just because
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) it saves water
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the bus is full
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
37. 37.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story

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