Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 529 · 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.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the road is closed
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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) trust me (d) end of story
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
19. 19.🥗 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
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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