Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 343 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
3. 3.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
10. 10.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
14. 14.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) end of story
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: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop

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