Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 563 · 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) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
3. 3.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎒 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
14. 14.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
23. 23.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
26. 26.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.☂️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
30. 30.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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