Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 624 · 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 hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) looking for more clues (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
2. 2.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) ask or look for facts (b) ignore it (c) say it louder (d) trust your first idea
3. 3.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) hasty (b) careful
4. 4.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) trusting the first idea (c) waiting to find out (d) looking for more clues
5. 5.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) ignoring other reasons (c) deciding too fast (d) trusting the first idea
6. 6.👟 “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
7. 7.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is always angry (b) she did not see you (c) she is a robot (d) nothing else
8. 8.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she hates me (c) maybe she is busy (d) she lost all her friends
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) trusting the first idea (c) deciding too fast (d) saying “maybe”
11. 11.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
14. 14.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
15. 15.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) careful (b) hasty
17. 17.🕵️ 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
18. 18.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) careful (b) hasty
19. 19.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
21. 21.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
23. 23.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) dishes are round (c) cooks are tall (d) looks show the taste
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) ignoring other reasons (d) asking before judging
26. 26.🕵️ 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
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.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
29. 29.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) careful (b) hasty
30. 30.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) looking for more clues (c) ignoring other reasons (d) asking before judging
31. 31.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) hasty (b) careful
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) blaming without proof (c) deciding too fast (d) looking for more clues
33. 33.🕵️ 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) waiting to find out (c) thinking of other causes (d) deciding too fast
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) trusting the first idea (c) blaming without proof (d) thinking of other causes
36. 36.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
38. 38.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) saying “maybe” (d) judging by looks
39. 39.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions

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