Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 411 · 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: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.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
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
13. 13.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) always true
14. 14.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
18. 18.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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