Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 80 · 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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
2. 2.🥗 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
4. 4.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
6. 6.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
7. 7.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) trust me
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) just because
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.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
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
29. 29.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water

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