Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 674 · 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.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
8. 8.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) trust me
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
40. 40.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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