Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 876 · 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) a proven fact (b) a measured result (c) a question (d) an idea taken as true
2. 2.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
3. 3.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) checking the facts (c) waiting to find out (d) deciding too fast
4. 4.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) trusting the first idea (c) asking before judging (d) waiting to find out
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) asking before judging (d) ignoring other reasons
7. 7.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
9. 9.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
10. 10.🕵️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕵️ 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
14. 14.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes cost nothing (b) new shoes mean rich (c) he likes running (d) shoes are white
15. 15.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
18. 18.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) checking the facts (c) blaming without proof (d) waiting to find out
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
23. 23.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) saying “maybe” (c) checking the facts (d) guessing the worst
26. 26.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) trusting the first idea (c) blaming without proof (d) checking the facts
30. 30.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: blaming without proof? (a) careful (b) hasty
31. 31.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) trust your first idea (c) ask or look for facts (d) ignore it
32. 32.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) she moved away (c) she lost all her friends (d) maybe she is busy
33. 33.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) ignoring other reasons (c) judging by looks (d) deciding too fast
35. 35.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) careful (b) hasty
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) looking for more clues (c) blaming without proof (d) asking before judging
37. 37.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops are big (b) Sunday is fun (c) shops sell milk (d) it shuts only on Sunday
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions

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