Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 448 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) just because
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
9. 9.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
33. 33.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🥗 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
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.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

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