Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 679 · 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.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) checking the facts (c) asking before judging (d) deciding too fast
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) waiting to find out (c) thinking of other causes (d) asking before judging
4. 4.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
5. 5.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
8. 8.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) thinking of other causes (c) trusting the first idea (d) waiting to find out
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) guessing the worst (c) asking before judging (d) thinking of other causes
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) judging by looks (c) waiting to find out (d) blaming without proof
12. 12.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a question (b) a proven fact (c) a measured result (d) an idea taken as true
13. 13.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) judging by looks (c) looking for more clues (d) thinking of other causes
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
15. 15.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: blaming without proof? (a) careful (b) hasty
16. 16.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) hasty (b) careful
18. 18.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) hasty (b) careful
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) deciding too fast (c) judging by looks (d) thinking of other causes
20. 20.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) shoes cost nothing (c) he likes running (d) shoes are white
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) looking for more clues (d) blaming without proof
22. 22.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) judging by looks (c) saying “maybe” (d) blaming without proof
25. 25.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) asking before judging (c) saying “maybe” (d) blaming without proof
26. 26.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops are big (b) it shuts only on Sunday (c) Sunday is fun (d) shops sell milk
27. 27.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
28. 28.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) ignore it (b) trust your first idea (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
29. 29.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) deciding too fast
30. 30.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) waiting to find out (c) looking for more clues (d) guessing the worst
31. 31.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) careful (b) hasty
33. 33.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
36. 36.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) ignoring other reasons (c) trusting the first idea (d) guessing the worst
38. 38.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) trusting the first idea (c) thinking of other causes (d) asking before judging
39. 39.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) saying “maybe” (c) blaming without proof (d) looking for more clues

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