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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 492 · 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: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it loves music (c) it is new (d) it is a tree
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  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.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a photo (b) a measured length (c) what you see (d) a guess from clues
  9. 9.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) the floor is wet
  12. 12.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) he drank the juice (d) the baby is hungry
  14. 14.☔ 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
  15. 15.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  17. 17.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is hungry (d) the floor is wet
  19. 19.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) observations (c) rumours (d) opinions
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  22. 22.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the cup is empty (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is hungry
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
  29. 29.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) a guess about why (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  33. 33.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  35. 35.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) he drank the juice (c) someone spilt water (d) the floor is wet
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the door is open (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) class must be over (c) the cup is empty (d) he drank the juice
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation

Answer key

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

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