Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 95 · 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: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) trust me
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
27. 27.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) my friend does it
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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