Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 611 · 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) everyone knows it (d) trust me
2. 2.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
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.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
26. 26.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
38. 38.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
40. 40.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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