Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 418 · 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: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) because I said so
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) a fact
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
13. 13.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because
18. 18.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) it is obvious
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) just because (d) it saves water
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) just because
36. 36.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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