Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 87 · 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.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) an idea taken as true (b) a measured result (c) a question (d) a proven fact
2. 2.🕵️ 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
3. 3.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) dishes are round (c) looks show the taste (d) cooks are tall
5. 5.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
8. 8.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) judging by looks (c) blaming without proof (d) thinking of other causes
9. 9.🕵️ 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
10. 10.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) shoes cost nothing (c) shoes are white (d) he likes running
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) judging by looks (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
12. 12.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) waiting to find out (c) checking the facts (d) thinking of other causes
13. 13.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) ignore it (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
14. 14.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops sell milk (b) it shuts only on Sunday (c) shops are big (d) Sunday is fun
15. 15.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
16. 16.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
20. 20.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) ignoring other reasons (c) saying “maybe” (d) looking for more clues
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
23. 23.🤐 “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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) saying “maybe” (c) looking for more clues (d) judging by looks
25. 25.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
26. 26.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) hasty (b) careful
27. 27.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she hates me (c) she lost all her friends (d) maybe she is busy
29. 29.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
30. 30.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
33. 33.True or false: “judging by looks” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) deciding too fast (c) ignoring other reasons (d) trusting the first idea
35. 35.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
36. 36.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) hasty (b) careful
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) deciding too fast (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
39. 39.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕵️ 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

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