Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 667 · 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 a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) end of story
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.💡 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?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) trust me
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
19. 19.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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