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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 543 · 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.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) only if written (d) yes, so check it
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the cup is empty (c) the floor is wet (d) the bell rang
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  6. 6.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cake is half gone (d) the baby is crying
  8. 8.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
  10. 10.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  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 is a holiday (d) it may be raining
  12. 12.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) class must be over (c) someone ate the cake (d) the bell rang
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  14. 14.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  17. 17.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the bell rang (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone left it open
  19. 19.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  21. 21.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  23. 23.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) he drank the juice (c) the door is open (d) the cup is empty
  26. 26.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) what you see (c) a photo (d) a measured length
  29. 29.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) he drank the juice (c) the door is open (d) someone left it open
  30. 30.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) he drank the juice (d) the cup is empty
  33. 33.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  38. 38.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone left it open (d) class must be over
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  40. 40.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is new (c) it is a tree (d) it loves music

Answer key

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

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