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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 566 · 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.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  6. 6.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  13. 13.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) the baby is crying (d) the cake is half gone
  14. 14.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone ate the cake (c) the baby is crying (d) the floor is wet
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is crying (d) class must be over
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  17. 17.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a photo (b) what you see (c) a measured length (d) a guess from clues
  19. 19.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  21. 21.🔍 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
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) the door is open (d) the floor is wet
  25. 25.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone left it open (c) he drank the juice (d) the cup is empty
  26. 26.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  30. 30.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🌱 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
  32. 32.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the door is open (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  33. 33.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) it may be raining (c) it is sunny (d) the shops are shut
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cup is empty
  35. 35.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

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

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