Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 355 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) checking the facts (c) asking before judging (d) thinking of other causes
2. 2.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) it shuts only on Sunday (b) Sunday is fun (c) shops sell milk (d) shops are big
3. 3.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
5. 5.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) checking the facts (c) saying “maybe” (d) thinking of other causes
7. 7.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) asking before judging (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
9. 9.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) say it louder (c) ask or look for facts (d) ignore it
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) deciding too fast (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
11. 11.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) careful (b) hasty
14. 14.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she did not see you (b) she is always angry (c) she is a robot (d) nothing else
15. 15.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) blaming without proof (d) thinking of other causes
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
19. 19.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) cooks are tall (b) food is hot (c) dishes are round (d) looks show the taste
20. 20.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) careful (b) hasty
22. 22.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) judging by looks (c) guessing the worst (d) blaming without proof
23. 23.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) looking for more clues (c) checking the facts (d) guessing the worst
25. 25.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) saying “maybe” (c) thinking of other causes (d) deciding too fast
27. 27.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) hasty (b) careful
30. 30.🕵️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) asking before judging (c) judging by looks (d) guessing the worst
33. 33.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
35. 35.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👟 “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
37. 37.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
39. 39.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
40. 40.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful

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