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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 497 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the bell rang (c) the door is open (d) the cake is half gone
  2. 2.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) there are crumbs (b) someone was hungry (c) the dog did it (d) Kabir ate them
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  6. 6.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is hungry (c) the floor is wet (d) someone spilt water
  8. 8.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) what you see (c) a guess from clues (d) a photo
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  11. 11.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  13. 13.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is hungry
  15. 15.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) he drank the juice (c) someone spilt water (d) class must be over
  17. 17.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  20. 20.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  23. 23.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) class must be over (c) the floor is wet (d) the door is open
  25. 25.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  27. 27.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) it is a holiday (c) the shops are shut (d) it is sunny
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the cup is empty (c) someone spilt water (d) someone left it open
  30. 30.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cup is empty
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) class must be over (c) the bell rang (d) someone spilt water
  32. 32.True or false: “someone left it open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) what you see or hear (c) a guess about why (d) a story
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the floor is wet (c) someone left it open (d) the door is open
  35. 35.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is a tree (c) it is new (d) it loves music
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  37. 37.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only if written (c) only on Mondays (d) yes, so check it
  40. 40.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) someone ate the cake (c) class must be over (d) the cake is half gone

Answer key

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

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