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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 403 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) someone left it open (d) the cup is empty
  2. 2.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone left it open (c) the bell rang (d) class must be over
  3. 3.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  5. 5.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) he drank the juice (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone left it open
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
  7. 7.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it is a tree (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
  8. 8.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  11. 11.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) he drank the juice (c) the baby is hungry (d) the door is open
  15. 15.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) there are crumbs (b) the dog did it (c) Kabir ate them (d) someone was hungry
  16. 16.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) he drank the juice (c) the bell rang (d) class must be over
  19. 19.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) only if written (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never
  20. 20.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a guess about why (c) a story (d) what you see or hear
  22. 22.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) class must be over
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  24. 24.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  27. 27.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) the baby is crying
  28. 28.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the baby is crying (c) class must be over (d) the cup is empty
  29. 29.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) a measured length
  31. 31.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  35. 35.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  37. 37.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is a holiday (c) it is sunny (d) it may be raining
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

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

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