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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 107 · 40 questions
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Thinking tip (See first, then guess): Observation: “Riya is smiling.”, “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.”, “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” Inference: “Riya must be happy.”, “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.”, “The plant may need more water.” — words like must, probably and may. An inference can be wrong, so look for more clues before you are sure.

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  1. 1.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the cup is empty (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  4. 4.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a measured length (c) a photo (d) a guess from clues
  5. 5.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  7. 7.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone left it open (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
  8. 8.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) he drank the juice (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the floor is wet (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone ate the cake
  10. 10.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it is a tree (c) it loves music (d) it needs water
  11. 11.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) it is sunny (c) the shops are shut (d) it may be raining
  12. 12.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
  15. 15.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone left it open (c) someone spilt water (d) the cake is half gone
  16. 16.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  18. 18.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  22. 22.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  27. 27.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) Kabir ate them (b) the dog did it (c) someone was hungry (d) there are crumbs
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  32. 32.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) no, never (c) yes, so check it (d) only on Mondays
  33. 33.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone spilt water (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) the door is open
  34. 34.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone left it open (c) someone ate the cake (d) the door is open
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which of these is an observation? (a) the bell rang (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) someone left it open
  38. 38.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the bell rang (c) class must be over (d) someone left it open
  40. 40.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. inference
  2. True
  3. someone ate the cake
  4. a guess from clues
  5. False
  6. inference
  7. the floor is wet
  8. he drank the juice
  9. someone ate the cake
  10. it needs water
  11. it may be raining
  12. True
  13. observation
  14. observation
  15. the cake is half gone
  16. False
  17. an inference
  18. False
  19. True
  20. inference
  21. an observation
  22. False
  23. False
  24. False
  25. True
  26. an observation
  27. there are crumbs
  28. inference
  29. an observation
  30. an inference
  31. an inference
  32. yes, so check it
  33. someone spilt water
  34. the door is open
  35. observation
  36. True
  37. the bell rang
  38. False
  39. the bell rang
  40. False

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