Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 414 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
2. 2.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) a fact (d) always true
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) just because
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it saves water
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (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.💡 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
22. 22.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
23. 23.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
35. 35.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
39. 39.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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