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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 430 · 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: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  8. 8.🌱 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
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  12. 12.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) the cake is half gone (c) the floor is wet (d) class must be over
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
  14. 14.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
  16. 16.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) someone ate the cake (d) class must be over
  17. 17.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a photo (c) what you see (d) a guess from clues
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) the cake is half gone
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the cake is half gone (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is hungry
  20. 20.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) no, never (c) only if written (d) yes, so check it
  21. 21.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a story (c) a guess about why (d) a wish
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cake is half gone (c) the bell rang (d) the floor is wet
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone spilt water (d) the cup is empty
  31. 31.Which of these is an observation? (a) the door is open (b) someone left it open (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is hungry
  32. 32.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  34. 34.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) the baby is hungry (c) the floor is wet (d) someone ate the cake
  35. 35.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the baby is crying (c) the door is open (d) someone left it open
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the floor is wet (c) someone left it open (d) the cake is half gone
  37. 37.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.☔ 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
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference

Answer key

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

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