Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 942 · 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) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
11. 11.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) trust me
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
16. 16.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) just because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) hard to trust (d) always false
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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