Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 650 · 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: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
32. 32.🎒 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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