Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 395 · 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) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
4. 4.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) because I said so
8. 8.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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?”
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
39. 39.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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