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Observation and Inference Worksheet

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

Answer key

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

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