Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 880 · 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: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) end of story
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
13. 13.💡 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?”
14. 14.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) just because
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
31. 31.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
33. 33.🎒 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
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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