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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 643 · 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.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) the dog did it (b) there are crumbs (c) Kabir ate them (d) someone was hungry
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  4. 4.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.Which of these is an inference? (a) class must be over (b) the baby is crying (c) the bell rang (d) the door is open
  6. 6.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is crying (c) the door is open (d) the floor is wet
  7. 7.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  9. 9.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cup is empty
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone spilt water (c) the floor is wet (d) the bell rang
  11. 11.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone spilt water (c) the door is open (d) the baby is crying
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  15. 15.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) the bell rang
  17. 17.Which of these is an observation? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone left it open (d) someone ate the cake
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone left it open (c) the floor is wet (d) someone spilt water
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  22. 22.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  25. 25.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  27. 27.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  29. 29.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the floor is wet (c) he drank the juice (d) someone spilt water
  30. 30.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a story (c) a guess about why (d) a wish
  32. 32.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) no, never (c) yes, so check it (d) only on Mondays
  34. 34.Which of these is an observation? (a) the door is open (b) he drank the juice (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  36. 36.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
  37. 37.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  39. 39.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) it may be raining (c) it is a holiday (d) the shops are shut
  40. 40.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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