Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 53 · 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 odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.💡 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) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
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.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
13. 13.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
15. 15.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
40. 40.💡 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

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