Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 330 · 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: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) trusting the first idea
3. 3.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
4. 4.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) he likes running (b) new shoes mean rich (c) shoes cost nothing (d) shoes are white
6. 6.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) careful (b) hasty
7. 7.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) checking the facts (c) judging by looks (d) deciding too fast
9. 9.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is always angry (b) she is a robot (c) nothing else (d) she did not see you
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) thinking of other causes (c) saying “maybe” (d) looking for more clues
11. 11.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
12. 12.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) waiting to find out (c) deciding too fast (d) looking for more clues
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) careful (b) hasty
15. 15.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
17. 17.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) guessing the worst (d) looking for more clues
20. 20.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕵️ 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
22. 22.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) judging by looks (c) guessing the worst (d) ignoring other reasons
24. 24.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a proven fact (b) a measured result (c) a question (d) an idea taken as true
25. 25.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) dishes are round (c) cooks are tall (d) looks show the taste
28. 28.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) careful (b) hasty
29. 29.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) maybe she is busy (b) she hates me (c) she moved away (d) she lost all her friends
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) trusting the first idea (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
31. 31.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) ignore it (c) ask or look for facts (d) trust your first idea
33. 33.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) careful (b) hasty
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
35. 35.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) saying “maybe” (c) thinking of other causes (d) asking before judging
36. 36.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
37. 37.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) careful (b) hasty
39. 39.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) thinking of other causes (c) asking before judging (d) judging by looks
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first

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