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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 657 · 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: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  6. 6.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is sunny (c) it is a holiday (d) it may be raining
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the door is open (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
  9. 9.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) someone ate the cake (c) the floor is wet (d) the door is open
  10. 10.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) class must be over
  11. 11.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.Which of these is an observation? (a) the floor is wet (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone spilt water (d) someone left it open
  13. 13.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  16. 16.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the baby is crying (c) the baby is hungry (d) the cup is empty
  22. 22.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a photo (c) a guess from clues (d) what you see
  23. 23.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) class must be over (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is hungry
  25. 25.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) class must be over (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  26. 26.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) what you see or hear (c) a wish (d) a guess about why
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  29. 29.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  31. 31.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  38. 38.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation

Answer key

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

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