← Observation and inference lesson New set →

Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 240 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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) True (b) False
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is hungry
  4. 4.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it is a tree (c) it is new (d) it needs water
  6. 6.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a measured length (c) a guess from clues (d) a photo
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  9. 9.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) class must be over (c) someone ate the cake (d) the bell rang
  10. 10.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone ate the cake (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone spilt water
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the baby is crying (c) the cup is empty (d) the cake is half gone
  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: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  22. 22.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) guesses (c) opinions (d) observations
  28. 28.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) the shops are shut (c) it is a holiday (d) it is sunny
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  30. 30.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  32. 32.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the door is open (c) class must be over (d) the cake is half gone
  37. 37.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone left it open (c) someone spilt water (d) he drank the juice
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is crying
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

  1. False
  2. an observation
  3. the cup is empty
  4. False
  5. it needs water
  6. True
  7. a guess from clues
  8. an observation
  9. the bell rang
  10. False
  11. the floor is wet
  12. an inference
  13. an inference
  14. True
  15. he drank the juice
  16. observation
  17. observation
  18. False
  19. an observation
  20. an observation
  21. observation
  22. True
  23. False
  24. True
  25. False
  26. False
  27. observations
  28. it may be raining
  29. an observation
  30. False
  31. an observation
  32. True
  33. True
  34. False
  35. inference
  36. class must be over
  37. the baby is crying
  38. someone left it open
  39. an inference
  40. an inference

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids