Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 809 · 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? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.☂️ 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
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
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.💡 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?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
31. 31.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) always true (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) end of story
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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