Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 925 · 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: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) saying “maybe” (c) judging by looks (d) checking the facts
4. 4.🕵️ 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing the worst (b) checking the facts (c) ignoring other reasons (d) trusting the first idea
6. 6.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she lost all her friends (c) maybe she is busy (d) she hates me
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) thinking of other causes (c) looking for more clues (d) waiting to find out
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) thinking of other causes (d) trusting the first idea
9. 9.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) ignoring other reasons (c) saying “maybe” (d) thinking of other causes
10. 10.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) careful (b) hasty
11. 11.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) food is hot (b) cooks are tall (c) looks show the taste (d) dishes are round
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) hasty (b) careful
15. 15.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) checking the facts (c) waiting to find out (d) trusting the first idea
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) guessing the worst (c) ignoring other reasons (d) waiting to find out
18. 18.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) trusting the first idea (c) blaming without proof (d) waiting to find out
21. 21.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) careful (b) hasty
22. 22.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) careful (b) hasty
24. 24.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops sell milk (b) Sunday is fun (c) it shuts only on Sunday (d) shops are big
25. 25.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) judging by looks (c) ignoring other reasons (d) deciding too fast
27. 27.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) guessing the worst (c) waiting to find out (d) asking before judging
29. 29.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
30. 30.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) checking the facts (c) trusting the first idea (d) looking for more clues
31. 31.🕵️ 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
32. 32.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) blaming without proof (d) looking for more clues
34. 34.🕵️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) new shoes mean rich (c) shoes cost nothing (d) he likes running
37. 37.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) saying “maybe” (c) guessing the worst (d) ignoring other reasons
40. 40.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True

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