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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 439 · 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: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  3. 3.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the cup is empty (c) the floor is wet (d) someone left it open
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  8. 8.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.☔ 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
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) class must be over (c) he drank the juice (d) the door is open
  13. 13.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) he drank the juice (c) someone left it open (d) the door is open
  15. 15.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) class must be over (c) he drank the juice (d) someone spilt water
  19. 19.🌱 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
  20. 20.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) a wish (d) what you see or hear
  21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) he drank the juice (c) the floor is wet (d) someone ate the cake
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  23. 23.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  25. 25.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) the door is open (d) the floor is wet
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  27. 27.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone spilt water (c) he drank the juice (d) someone ate the cake
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is crying
  30. 30.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  32. 32.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) he drank the juice (d) class must be over
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  35. 35.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is crying (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
  36. 36.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) yes, so check it (c) only if written (d) no, never
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  38. 38.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) Kabir ate them (b) someone was hungry (c) the dog did it (d) there are crumbs
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  40. 40.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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