Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 372 · 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? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it saves water
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) just because
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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