Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 917 · 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 odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) trust me
4. 4.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
6. 6.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) the bus is full
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 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?”
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the bus is full
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) it saves water
24. 24.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
26. 26.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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