Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 546 · 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) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
3. 3.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) just because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 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
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
31. 31.🥗 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
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
35. 35.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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