Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

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

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