Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 497 · 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) thinking of other causes (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) trusting the first idea
2. 2.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) ignoring other reasons (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
4. 4.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) judging by looks (c) waiting to find out (d) thinking of other causes
5. 5.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops are big (b) shops sell milk (c) it shuts only on Sunday (d) Sunday is fun
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) thinking of other causes (d) guessing the worst
7. 7.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) careful (b) hasty
10. 10.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
11. 11.🕵️ 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
12. 12.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
13. 13.🍽️ “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
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
15. 15.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
18. 18.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a proven fact (b) an idea taken as true (c) a question (d) a measured result
20. 20.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
21. 21.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) maybe she is busy (b) she moved away (c) she hates me (d) she lost all her friends
22. 22.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
24. 24.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) guessing the worst (c) looking for more clues (d) thinking of other causes
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) saying “maybe” (c) ignoring other reasons (d) looking for more clues
26. 26.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
27. 27.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) waiting to find out (d) blaming without proof
29. 29.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) guessing the worst (c) ignoring other reasons (d) waiting to find out
32. 32.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
33. 33.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) trusting the first idea (c) checking the facts (d) deciding too fast
35. 35.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) shoes cost nothing (c) he likes running (d) new shoes mean rich
36. 36.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
38. 38.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) saying “maybe” (c) asking before judging (d) deciding too fast
40. 40.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) careful (b) hasty

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