Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 458 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) just because
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) a fact
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
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.🥗 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
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery

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