Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 477 · 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 strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
14. 14.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
24. 24.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
25. 25.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
31. 31.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.💡 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

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