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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 11 · 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 cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  5. 5.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  7. 7.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) opinions (c) guesses (d) observations
  8. 8.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
  12. 12.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it needs water (c) it is new (d) it loves music
  13. 13.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) a guess about why (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the door is open (c) class must be over (d) someone left it open
  17. 17.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  19. 19.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only if written (c) yes, so check it (d) only on Mondays
  21. 21.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  26. 26.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) a measured length (c) a photo (d) what you see
  27. 27.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  29. 29.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone left it open (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone spilt water
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) someone left it open (d) he drank the juice
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  37. 37.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  39. 39.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference

Answer key

  1. observation
  2. True
  3. an observation
  4. an inference
  5. False
  6. inference
  7. observations
  8. False
  9. False
  10. False
  11. the baby is hungry
  12. it needs water
  13. what you see or hear
  14. an observation
  15. True
  16. the door is open
  17. False
  18. an inference
  19. True
  20. yes, so check it
  21. True
  22. an inference
  23. an observation
  24. an observation
  25. inference
  26. a guess from clues
  27. False
  28. an observation
  29. False
  30. True
  31. the cake is half gone
  32. observation
  33. the floor is wet
  34. observation
  35. an observation
  36. observation
  37. True
  38. an observation
  39. False
  40. observation

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