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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 199 · 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: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  5. 5.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the cake is half gone (c) the baby is crying (d) the door is open
  8. 8.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
  10. 10.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone spilt water (b) the bell rang (c) the baby is crying (d) the cake is half gone
  11. 11.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) rumours (c) opinions (d) observations
  12. 12.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone spilt water (c) the bell rang (d) he drank the juice
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  18. 18.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) someone left it open (d) the cake is half gone
  20. 20.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) a measured length
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  22. 22.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the door is open (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is crying
  24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) the door is open (c) someone left it open (d) the bell rang
  25. 25.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  28. 28.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  32. 32.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  34. 34.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) only if written
  35. 35.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) he drank the juice (c) someone left it open (d) the floor is wet
  36. 36.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  39. 39.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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