Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 301 · 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) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) trust me
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
12. 12.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) just because
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.🥗 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
36. 36.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water

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