Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 304 · 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 not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.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
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) because I said so
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
15. 15.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
22. 22.🥗 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
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
32. 32.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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