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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 251 · 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.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  2. 2.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) there are crumbs (b) Kabir ate them (c) the dog did it (d) someone was hungry
  4. 4.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) the door is open
  6. 6.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) the bell rang
  11. 11.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) no, never (c) only on Mondays (d) only if written
  13. 13.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) the door is open (d) the baby is hungry
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  22. 22.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) he drank the juice (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  26. 26.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) class must be over (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone spilt water
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is crying (d) the floor is wet
  28. 28.True or false: “someone left it open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  30. 30.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) observations (c) guesses (d) opinions
  32. 32.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is crying (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  39. 39.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the door is open (c) the baby is crying (d) the floor is wet
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

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

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