Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 36 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
4. 4.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) just because
14. 14.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.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
23. 23.🎒 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
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) just because
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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