Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 454 · 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: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) end of story
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
40. 40.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark

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