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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 454 · 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 bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cup is empty
  3. 3.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) he drank the juice (d) the bell rang
  5. 5.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a guess about why (c) what you see or hear (d) a story
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  8. 8.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it is a tree (c) it is new (d) it needs water
  9. 9.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) a measured length
  10. 10.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) the shops are shut (c) it may be raining (d) it is a holiday
  12. 12.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) the baby is crying
  14. 14.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  20. 20.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is crying (c) someone left it open (d) the floor is wet
  22. 22.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) someone ate the cake (c) the floor is wet (d) the baby is crying
  23. 23.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  25. 25.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone left it open (c) he drank the juice (d) the baby is hungry
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the cake is half gone (c) class must be over (d) the door is open
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  33. 33.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  35. 35.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) yes, so check it (c) no, never (d) only if written
  36. 36.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) class must be over (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is hungry
  38. 38.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cake is half gone (c) class must be over (d) the baby is hungry
  39. 39.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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