Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 496 · 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: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
11. 11.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
12. 12.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) just because
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
26. 26.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎒 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
28. 28.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) just because
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 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?”
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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