Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 351 · 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: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) trust me
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the bus is full
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) because I said so
32. 32.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
38. 38.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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