Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 286 · 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: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🕵️ 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
6. 6.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
8. 8.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) waiting to find out (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
10. 10.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) saying “maybe” (c) judging by looks (d) deciding too fast
11. 11.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) Sunday is fun (b) shops are big (c) shops sell milk (d) it shuts only on Sunday
13. 13.🕵️ 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) checking the facts (c) guessing the worst (d) blaming without proof
15. 15.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) thinking of other causes (c) asking before judging (d) judging by looks
16. 16.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) saying “maybe” (c) waiting to find out (d) ignoring other reasons
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) deciding too fast (c) checking the facts (d) saying “maybe”
18. 18.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) blaming without proof (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
19. 19.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
20. 20.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) shoes cost nothing (c) shoes are white (d) he likes running
21. 21.True or false: “checking the facts” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a question (b) a measured result (c) an idea taken as true (d) a proven fact
25. 25.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
26. 26.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “judging by looks” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) hasty (b) careful
30. 30.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) she moved away (c) she hates me (d) maybe she is busy
32. 32.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) nothing else (b) she did not see you (c) she is always angry (d) she is a robot
34. 34.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) looks show the taste (c) cooks are tall (d) dishes are round
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) waiting to find out (c) trusting the first idea (d) saying “maybe”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) saying “maybe” (d) trusting the first idea
37. 37.True or false: “judging by looks” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
39. 39.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) ignore it (b) say it louder (c) trust your first idea (d) ask or look for facts

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