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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 405 · 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.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a wish (c) a story (d) what you see or hear
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) class must be over (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  6. 6.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is crying (c) class must be over (d) the bell rang
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  11. 11.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is hungry (c) the bell rang (d) the cake is half gone
  14. 14.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone left it open (c) the door is open (d) class must be over
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  19. 19.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) it is a holiday (c) the shops are shut (d) it may be raining
  20. 20.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) the bell rang (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) he drank the juice
  22. 22.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone left it open (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
  23. 23.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  26. 26.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is new (c) it is a tree (d) it loves music
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone ate the cake (c) the baby is hungry (d) the door is open
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  32. 32.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  36. 36.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) observations (c) opinions (d) rumours
  37. 37.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
  39. 39.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) what you see

Answer key

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

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