Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 609 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) because I said so
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
4. 4.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
23. 23.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
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) end of story
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 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
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
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.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery

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