Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 992 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.☂️ 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
4. 4.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
5. 5.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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
8. 8.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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