Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 85 · 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: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a funny story (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) because I said so
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
8. 8.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
16. 16.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
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.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
29. 29.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” 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.💡 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.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true

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