Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 650 · 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, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
2. 2.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) judging by looks (d) waiting to find out
4. 4.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
5. 5.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
7. 7.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) Sunday is fun (b) shops are big (c) it shuts only on Sunday (d) shops sell milk
8. 8.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) ask or look for facts (c) ignore it (d) trust your first idea
9. 9.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.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
12. 12.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a measured result (b) an idea taken as true (c) a question (d) a proven fact
15. 15.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
17. 17.True or false: “checking the facts” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) saying “maybe” (d) ignoring other reasons
19. 19.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) looking for more clues (c) asking before judging (d) checking the facts
20. 20.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
21. 21.🤐 “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 always angry (d) she is a robot
22. 22.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕵️ 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
24. 24.🕵️ 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
25. 25.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) blaming without proof (c) saying “maybe” (d) looking for more clues
26. 26.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) maybe she is busy (c) she moved away (d) she lost all her friends
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) deciding too fast (c) ignoring other reasons (d) blaming without proof
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) judging by looks (c) ignoring other reasons (d) asking before judging
29. 29.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) waiting to find out (c) deciding too fast (d) looking for more clues
32. 32.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
33. 33.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) checking the facts (d) ignoring other reasons
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) waiting to find out (c) deciding too fast (d) checking the facts
36. 36.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
39. 39.🕵️ 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
40. 40.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) saying “maybe” (c) asking before judging (d) looking for more clues

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