Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 467 · 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 of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) judging by looks (d) saying “maybe”
2. 2.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a measured result (b) a question (c) a proven fact (d) an idea taken as true
3. 3.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes cost nothing (b) shoes are white (c) new shoes mean rich (d) he likes running
6. 6.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “checking the facts” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) asking before judging (c) deciding too fast (d) trusting the first idea
9. 9.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕵️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) it shuts only on Sunday (b) shops sell milk (c) Sunday is fun (d) shops are big
13. 13.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: blaming without proof? (a) careful (b) hasty
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) careful (b) hasty
17. 17.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) trust your first idea (c) ask or look for facts (d) ignore it
18. 18.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
20. 20.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) ignoring other reasons (c) deciding too fast (d) judging by looks
21. 21.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) looking for more clues (c) saying “maybe” (d) waiting to find out
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
23. 23.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she lost all her friends (c) maybe she is busy (d) she hates me
25. 25.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) saying “maybe” (d) trusting the first idea
27. 27.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) careful (b) hasty
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) trusting the first idea (d) checking the facts
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) asking before judging (c) deciding too fast (d) checking the facts
31. 31.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
32. 32.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) ignoring other reasons (c) deciding too fast (d) waiting to find out
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
35. 35.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
37. 37.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) looking for more clues (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
39. 39.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) cooks are tall (b) looks show the taste (c) food is hot (d) dishes are round

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