Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 741 · 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: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
8. 8.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
17. 17.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
18. 18.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
33. 33.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
36. 36.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water

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