Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 512 · 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? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
5. 5.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) end of story
17. 17.🎒 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.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

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