Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 555 · 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.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round

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