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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 416 · 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 floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) the shops are shut (c) it may be raining (d) it is sunny
  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: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  7. 7.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone ate the cake (c) the bell rang (d) the cup is empty
  9. 9.Which of these is an inference? (a) class must be over (b) the cup is empty (c) the door is open (d) the floor is wet
  10. 10.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) class must be over (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone spilt water
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  18. 18.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is a tree (c) it loves music (d) it is new
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  22. 22.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) the door is open (d) the baby is hungry
  26. 26.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  30. 30.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) the bell rang (d) someone spilt water
  32. 32.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) only if written (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  35. 35.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  38. 38.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a story (c) a wish (d) a guess about why
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is hungry (c) the bell rang (d) someone left it open

Answer key

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

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