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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 370 · 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: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  2. 2.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) the dog did it (b) there are crumbs (c) someone was hungry (d) Kabir ate them
  3. 3.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone left it open (d) the cake is half gone
  4. 4.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  8. 8.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone left it open
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  14. 14.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) opinions (b) observations (c) rumours (d) guesses
  16. 16.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is crying (c) he drank the juice (d) someone spilt water
  17. 17.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
  20. 20.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a story (c) a wish (d) a guess about why
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  22. 22.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is crying
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the bell rang (c) someone left it open (d) the cup is empty
  26. 26.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the door is open (c) the baby is hungry (d) he drank the juice
  28. 28.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  30. 30.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) the shops are shut (c) it may be raining (d) it is a holiday
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) class must be over (c) the cup is empty (d) someone left it open
  38. 38.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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