Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 50 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
3. 3.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
5. 5.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) trust me
11. 11.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
17. 17.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) just because
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
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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