Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 468 · 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) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) trust me
2. 2.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) a fact (d) always true
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
22. 22.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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” 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 is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) trust me
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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