Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 63 · 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.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) just because (d) it saves water
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) end of story
13. 13.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
14. 14.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
26. 26.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) hard to trust (d) always false
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
31. 31.🥗 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
32. 32.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
35. 35.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full

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