Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 729 · 40 questions

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.

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

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