Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 972 · 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: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) deciding too fast (c) trusting the first idea (d) asking before judging
6. 6.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) thinking of other causes (c) blaming without proof (d) guessing the worst
8. 8.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) thinking of other causes (c) waiting to find out (d) deciding too fast
10. 10.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) he likes running (c) shoes cost nothing (d) new shoes mean rich
11. 11.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
13. 13.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) judging by looks (d) looking for more clues
15. 15.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) checking the facts (c) saying “maybe” (d) guessing the worst
16. 16.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) ignoring other reasons (c) checking the facts (d) trusting the first idea
17. 17.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) saying “maybe” (c) blaming without proof (d) trusting the first idea
19. 19.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) checking the facts (c) waiting to find out (d) ignoring other reasons
21. 21.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) looking for more clues (c) waiting to find out (d) blaming without proof
22. 22.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) judging by looks (c) asking before judging (d) blaming without proof
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) asking before judging (c) checking the facts (d) waiting to find out
24. 24.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕵️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (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.🏪 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
29. 29.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
30. 30.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: trusting the first idea? (a) hasty (b) careful
32. 32.🕵️ 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
33. 33.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
34. 34.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
36. 36.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
37. 37.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) waiting to find out (c) checking the facts (d) thinking of other causes
38. 38.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
39. 39.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) asking before judging (c) looking for more clues (d) thinking of other causes

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