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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 203 · 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.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.☔ 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 sunny (d) it is a holiday
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  8. 8.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) the floor is wet
  9. 9.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is crying (d) the baby is hungry
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  13. 13.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  16. 16.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the cake is half gone (c) the floor is wet (d) someone left it open
  19. 19.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) he drank the juice
  21. 21.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) no, never (c) yes, so check it (d) only on Mondays
  22. 22.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) a measured length (c) a photo (d) what you see
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone left it open
  24. 24.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the cup is empty (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cake is half gone
  27. 27.Which of these is an observation? (a) the door is open (b) he drank the juice (c) someone left it open (d) someone spilt water
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the baby is crying (c) class must be over (d) the bell rang
  30. 30.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it needs water (c) it is a tree (d) it loves music
  31. 31.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) what you see or hear (c) a guess about why (d) a story
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  38. 38.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) the floor is wet
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference

Answer key

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

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