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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 713 · 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 crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) the cake is half gone
  4. 4.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone left it open
  5. 5.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) the shops are shut (c) it is sunny (d) it is a holiday
  6. 6.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it is a tree
  8. 8.Which of these is an observation? (a) the bell rang (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
  9. 9.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone ate the cake (c) class must be over (d) someone spilt water
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  13. 13.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  16. 16.True or false: “someone left it open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) the dog did it (b) someone was hungry (c) there are crumbs (d) Kabir ate them
  19. 19.True or false: “he drank the juice” 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: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  22. 22.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) no, never (c) only if written (d) only on Mondays
  25. 25.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) someone ate the cake
  26. 26.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a guess about why (c) a story (d) what you see or hear
  28. 28.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) what you see (c) a measured length (d) a photo
  29. 29.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the door is open (c) someone spilt water (d) the floor is wet
  31. 31.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone left it open (b) the floor is wet (c) the cake is half gone (d) the baby is crying
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  34. 34.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone left it open (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is crying
  37. 37.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the door is open (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone spilt water
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the floor is wet (c) class must be over (d) the baby is crying

Answer key

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

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