Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 14 · 40 questions

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.

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

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