Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 993 · 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) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
4. 4.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
5. 5.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) my friend does it
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
8. 8.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
11. 11.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
22. 22.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
31. 31.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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