Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 655 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
6. 6.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
18. 18.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
20. 20.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 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
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.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
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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