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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 556 · 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 observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  6. 6.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone left it open
  8. 8.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) opinions (c) observations (d) guesses
  9. 9.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  13. 13.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone left it open (c) the floor is wet (d) the baby is crying
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  19. 19.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  24. 24.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) the bell rang
  27. 27.Which of these is an inference? (a) class must be over (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is crying (d) the bell rang
  28. 28.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) what you see or hear (c) a story (d) a guess about why
  30. 30.🌱 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
  31. 31.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone left it open
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  34. 34.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
  35. 35.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) only if written
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the bell rang (c) he drank the juice (d) someone ate the cake
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  38. 38.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation

Answer key

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

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