Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 627 · 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) asking before judging (b) checking the facts (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
2. 2.🕵️ 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
3. 3.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕵️ 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
6. 6.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: blaming without proof? (a) hasty (b) careful
7. 7.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) trusting the first idea
9. 9.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) ignoring other reasons (c) blaming without proof (d) thinking of other causes
10. 10.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
11. 11.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
12. 12.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) cooks are tall (c) dishes are round (d) looks show the taste
15. 15.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
17. 17.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
19. 19.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) looking for more clues (c) blaming without proof (d) asking before judging
20. 20.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) asking before judging (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) careful (b) hasty
23. 23.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) hasty (b) careful
25. 25.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) deciding too fast (c) asking before judging (d) thinking of other causes
26. 26.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) saying “maybe” (c) looking for more clues (d) guessing the worst
27. 27.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) checking the facts (d) blaming without proof
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) saying “maybe” (c) ignoring other reasons (d) trusting the first idea
29. 29.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) she hates me (c) she moved away (d) maybe she is busy
30. 30.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) checking the facts (c) asking before judging (d) thinking of other causes
32. 32.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is a robot (b) she is always angry (c) she did not see you (d) nothing else
33. 33.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) he likes running (c) new shoes mean rich (d) shoes cost nothing
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
35. 35.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) blaming without proof (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
37. 37.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) deciding too fast (c) thinking of other causes (d) saying “maybe”
39. 39.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) careful (b) hasty
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first

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