Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 90 · 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.☂️ 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
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always true
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) just because
20. 20.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
23. 23.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
33. 33.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
36. 36.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the bus is full

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