Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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