Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 963 · 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: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) end of story
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
39. 39.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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