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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 459 · 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 observation. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  3. 3.🍪 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
  4. 4.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a wish (c) what you see or hear (d) a story
  6. 6.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  8. 8.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone left it open (c) he drank the juice (d) class must be over
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the bell rang (c) the floor is wet (d) class must be over
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  14. 14.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it is a tree
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the floor is wet (c) the door is open (d) the cup is empty
  17. 17.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) yes, so check it (c) only on Mondays (d) only if written
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cup is empty
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) he drank the juice (d) class must be over
  20. 20.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) rumours (c) observations (d) opinions
  22. 22.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone spilt water (c) the floor is wet (d) the bell rang
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  27. 27.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  29. 29.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is hungry (c) he drank the juice (d) the cup is empty
  31. 31.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  33. 33.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  35. 35.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cake is half gone (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone ate the cake
  39. 39.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) it is sunny (c) the shops are shut (d) it may be raining
  40. 40.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) class must be over (c) the baby is crying (d) someone ate the cake

Answer key

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

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