Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 144 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Maybe — let me check): Jumping to conclusions: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.”, “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” Checking first: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.”, “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” Careful habits: asking before judging, looking for more clues, thinking of other causes. Hasty habits: guessing the worst, judging by looks.

1. 1.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) trusting the first idea (c) blaming without proof (d) thinking of other causes
2. 2.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
3. 3.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) guessing the worst (c) deciding too fast (d) judging by looks
9. 9.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) looks show the taste (b) dishes are round (c) food is hot (d) cooks are tall
10. 10.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) Sunday is fun (b) shops sell milk (c) it shuts only on Sunday (d) shops are big
11. 11.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “checking the facts” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) maybe she is busy (c) she lost all her friends (d) she moved away
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
15. 15.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes cost nothing (b) he likes running (c) shoes are white (d) new shoes mean rich
16. 16.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) saying “maybe”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) saying “maybe” (c) trusting the first idea (d) checking the facts
19. 19.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) waiting to find out (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
21. 21.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
23. 23.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) looking for more clues (d) guessing the worst
26. 26.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) ignoring other reasons (c) waiting to find out (d) deciding too fast
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) thinking of other causes (c) judging by looks (d) blaming without proof
28. 28.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) judging by looks (c) blaming without proof (d) guessing the worst
29. 29.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
31. 31.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
33. 33.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) ignoring other reasons (c) saying “maybe” (d) checking the facts
35. 35.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) deciding too fast (c) waiting to find out (d) checking the facts
36. 36.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) waiting to find out
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) careful (b) hasty
39. 39.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful

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