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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 381 · 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 loves music (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it is a tree
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) class must be over (c) he drank the juice (d) someone ate the cake
  3. 3.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  7. 7.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  9. 9.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) the cup is empty (d) he drank the juice
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  15. 15.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) what you see
  16. 16.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone left it open (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
  17. 17.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the door is open (c) the bell rang (d) someone left it open
  19. 19.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) a wish (d) what you see or hear
  20. 20.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  24. 24.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) only if written (c) no, never (d) yes, so check it
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) the baby is hungry
  26. 26.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.☔ 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 sunny (d) it is a holiday
  28. 28.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  31. 31.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) observations (c) opinions (d) guesses
  32. 32.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) the door is open
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  35. 35.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) class must be over (c) the bell rang (d) someone spilt water
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) the cup is empty
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  39. 39.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) the baby is hungry (d) the cup is empty

Answer key

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

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