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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 659 · 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 dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) the door is open (d) the cake is half gone
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  5. 5.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) only on Mondays (c) no, never (d) only if written
  6. 6.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  10. 10.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  13. 13.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) class must be over (c) the baby is crying (d) the bell rang
  14. 14.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is crying (c) class must be over (d) someone left it open
  16. 16.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  20. 20.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone left it open (c) class must be over (d) someone ate the cake
  22. 22.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  24. 24.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it needs water (c) it is a tree (d) it is new
  25. 25.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) what you see (c) a photo (d) a guess from clues
  26. 26.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) it is sunny (c) the shops are shut (d) it is a holiday
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) he drank the juice (c) the floor is wet (d) the baby is hungry
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) he drank the juice (c) the baby is crying (d) someone ate the cake
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone spilt water (c) the cup is empty (d) the floor is wet
  35. 35.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a guess about why (c) what you see or hear (d) a story
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  37. 37.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cake is half gone (c) class must be over (d) he drank the juice
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

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

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