Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 535 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
4. 4.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) it saves water
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) just because
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
17. 17.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
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? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
21. 21.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) it saves water
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
31. 31.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) trust me
35. 35.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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