Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 420 · 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) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.☂️ 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
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) because I said so
18. 18.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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
24. 24.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
28. 28.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming

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