Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 452 · 40 questions

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.

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

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