Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 207 · 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.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) hasty (b) careful
5. 5.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
6. 6.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) judging by looks (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
7. 7.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
8. 8.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
10. 10.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
12. 12.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops sell milk (b) it shuts only on Sunday (c) Sunday is fun (d) shops are big
14. 14.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
16. 16.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
18. 18.🕵️ 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
19. 19.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) ignoring other reasons (c) thinking of other causes (d) checking the facts
20. 20.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👟 “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
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
23. 23.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a proven fact (b) an idea taken as true (c) a measured result (d) a question
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) thinking of other causes
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) thinking of other causes (c) deciding too fast (d) saying “maybe”
26. 26.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
27. 27.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) ask or look for facts (c) trust your first idea (d) ignore it
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) checking the facts (c) blaming without proof (d) saying “maybe”
29. 29.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
30. 30.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) nothing else (b) she is a robot (c) she is always angry (d) she did not see you
33. 33.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) looking for more clues (c) asking before judging (d) thinking of other causes
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
35. 35.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
36. 36.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
37. 37.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) careful (b) hasty
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) hasty (b) careful
39. 39.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) saying “maybe” (c) asking before judging (d) guessing the worst
40. 40.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful

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