Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 86 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.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
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
17. 17.💡 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
18. 18.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) trust me
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story
27. 27.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
28. 28.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.☂️ 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

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