Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 986 · 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.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
2. 2.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) just because
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 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?”
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.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
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
21. 21.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) it saves water
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” 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) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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