Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 48 · 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.🕵️ 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
2. 2.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
3. 3.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) he likes running (c) shoes cost nothing (d) shoes are white
4. 4.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) deciding too fast (c) asking before judging (d) trusting the first idea
6. 6.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) judging by looks (d) looking for more clues
7. 7.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) ignoring other reasons (c) thinking of other causes (d) waiting to find out
11. 11.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) blaming without proof (c) asking before judging (d) checking the facts
13. 13.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤐 “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 a robot (d) she is always angry
15. 15.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
17. 17.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a question (b) a proven fact (c) an idea taken as true (d) a measured result
19. 19.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) looks show the taste (b) dishes are round (c) food is hot (d) cooks are tall
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.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) trusting the first idea (d) checking the facts
25. 25.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) hasty (b) careful
26. 26.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
28. 28.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) judging by looks (c) checking the facts (d) waiting to find out
29. 29.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) ignoring other reasons (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) saying “maybe” (c) guessing the worst (d) trusting the first idea
32. 32.🕵️ 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
33. 33.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) saying “maybe”
34. 34.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) asking before judging (c) waiting to find out (d) judging by looks
36. 36.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) waiting to find out (c) ignoring other reasons (d) guessing the worst
37. 37.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) careful (b) hasty
38. 38.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) ignore it (b) trust your first idea (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
39. 39.True or false: “judging by looks” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first

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