Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 585 · 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 floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
6. 6.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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
8. 8.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
17. 17.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
29. 29.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
32. 32.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
33. 33.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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