Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 531 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) because I said so
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) trust me
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
16. 16.💡 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?”
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
18. 18.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming

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