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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 195 · 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.

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

Answer key

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. yes, so check it
  5. the bell rang
  6. an inference
  7. inference
  8. an inference
  9. False
  10. there are crumbs
  11. observations
  12. someone left it open
  13. it needs water
  14. False
  15. an observation
  16. the cup is empty
  17. False
  18. True
  19. an observation
  20. an inference
  21. True
  22. what you see or hear
  23. False
  24. True
  25. an inference
  26. True
  27. True
  28. False
  29. someone ate the cake
  30. observation
  31. an inference
  32. the bell rang
  33. an inference
  34. he drank the juice
  35. False
  36. True
  37. inference
  38. it may be raining
  39. False
  40. an observation

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