Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 386 · 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: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
3. 3.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) ignore it (b) trust your first idea (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
4. 4.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) judging by looks (c) ignoring other reasons (d) asking before judging
6. 6.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) careful (b) hasty
7. 7.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
9. 9.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a measured result (b) a question (c) a proven fact (d) an idea taken as true
10. 10.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) thinking of other causes (c) guessing the worst (d) trusting the first idea
11. 11.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) hasty (b) careful
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) looking for more clues (c) thinking of other causes (d) checking the facts
13. 13.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) waiting to find out (c) thinking of other causes (d) looking for more clues
19. 19.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕵️ 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) looking for more clues (c) guessing the worst (d) blaming without proof
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
23. 23.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
24. 24.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
25. 25.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🕵️ 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
27. 27.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) maybe she is busy (c) she moved away (d) she hates me
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
29. 29.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) looks show the taste (b) food is hot (c) dishes are round (d) cooks are tall
30. 30.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
31. 31.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
32. 32.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) blaming without proof (c) deciding too fast (d) looking for more clues
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) saying “maybe” (c) trusting the first idea (d) deciding too fast
34. 34.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops are big (b) shops sell milk (c) Sunday is fun (d) it shuts only on Sunday
35. 35.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
36. 36.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
37. 37.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) looking for more clues (c) asking before judging (d) trusting the first idea
39. 39.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) he likes running (c) new shoes mean rich (d) shoes cost nothing
40. 40.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) waiting to find out (c) guessing the worst (d) looking for more clues

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