Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 98 · 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: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.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
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) end of story
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.☂️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a maths sum (d) a kind of question
35. 35.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) trust me
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”

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