Assumptions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 15: Spotting assumptions and jumping to conclusions · Set 984 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) saying “maybe” (c) ignoring other reasons (d) judging by looks
2. 2.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
4. 4.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) thinking of other causes (c) waiting to find out (d) blaming without proof
6. 6.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) judging by looks (c) thinking of other causes (d) trusting the first idea
7. 7.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) thinking of other causes (c) ignoring other reasons (d) saying “maybe”
9. 9.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is always angry (b) she is a robot (c) nothing else (d) she did not see you
10. 10.🕵️ 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) guessing the worst (d) checking the facts
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) blaming without proof (c) waiting to find out (d) trusting the first idea
13. 13.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) careful (b) hasty
14. 14.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) say it louder (c) ignore it (d) ask or look for facts
15. 15.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) hasty (b) careful
17. 17.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
18. 18.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) she lost all her friends (c) maybe she is busy (d) she moved away
19. 19.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) hasty (b) careful
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) careful (b) hasty
23. 23.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
24. 24.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
25. 25.🏪 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
26. 26.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
27. 27.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) ignoring other reasons (c) guessing the worst (d) waiting to find out
28. 28.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes cost nothing (b) shoes are white (c) he likes running (d) new shoes mean rich
29. 29.True or false: “asking before judging” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
33. 33.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: judging by looks? (a) hasty (b) careful
36. 36.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) checking the facts (c) blaming without proof (d) deciding too fast
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) hasty (b) careful
39. 39.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) thinking of other causes (c) waiting to find out (d) deciding too fast

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