Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 868 · 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: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it saves water
4. 4.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
10. 10.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) just because
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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 is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) it saves water
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) it saves water
36. 36.🎒 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
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) trust me
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious

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