Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 613 · 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) checking the facts (b) deciding too fast (c) asking before judging (d) saying “maybe”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) looking for more clues (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
3. 3.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👟 “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
6. 6.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) hasty (b) careful
8. 8.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) careful (b) hasty
9. 9.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) trusting the first idea (c) deciding too fast (d) thinking of other causes
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) judging by looks (c) asking before judging (d) guessing the worst
13. 13.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
15. 15.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) ask or look for facts (c) ignore it (d) say it louder
16. 16.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) careful (b) hasty
18. 18.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) trusting the first idea (c) thinking of other causes (d) guessing the worst
20. 20.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
21. 21.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) judging by looks (c) looking for more clues (d) saying “maybe”
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
23. 23.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📵 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
26. 26.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
27. 27.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) trusting the first idea (c) judging by looks (d) asking before judging
28. 28.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) looking for more clues (c) asking before judging (d) ignoring other reasons
30. 30.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
31. 31.True or false: “judging by looks” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) waiting to find out (c) blaming without proof (d) checking the facts
33. 33.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) ignoring other reasons (c) judging by looks (d) checking the facts
36. 36.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) cooks are tall (b) dishes are round (c) food is hot (d) looks show the taste
39. 39.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) waiting to find out

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