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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 204 · 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.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it is a tree (c) it loves music (d) it needs water
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  3. 3.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) only if written (d) yes, so check it
  5. 5.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is hungry
  7. 7.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone left it open (c) the cake is half gone (d) the door is open
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  10. 10.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  18. 18.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  22. 22.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
  24. 24.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the cake is half gone (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
  26. 26.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) a wish (c) a guess about why (d) what you see or hear
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  31. 31.True or false: “someone left it open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) class must be over (c) he drank the juice (d) someone spilt water
  33. 33.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is crying (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is crying (c) the door is open (d) the cup is empty
  40. 40.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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