Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 443 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) trust me
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
15. 15.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
16. 16.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
24. 24.💡 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?”
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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