Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 314 · 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. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it is obvious
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) just because (d) trust me
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
9. 9.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
16. 16.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🥗 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
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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