← Observation and inference lesson New set →

Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 55 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

  1. False
  2. a guess from clues
  3. observation
  4. an observation
  5. yes, so check it
  6. someone left it open
  7. False
  8. False
  9. False
  10. an inference
  11. True
  12. an observation
  13. an inference
  14. an observation
  15. an inference
  16. False
  17. observation
  18. False
  19. an inference
  20. the cup is empty
  21. an observation
  22. inference
  23. an observation
  24. the floor is wet
  25. the cake is half gone
  26. inference
  27. someone ate the cake
  28. False
  29. True
  30. True
  31. observation
  32. he drank the juice
  33. an inference
  34. inference
  35. the baby is hungry
  36. someone spilt water
  37. an inference
  38. there are crumbs
  39. False
  40. False

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids