← Observation and inference lesson New set →

Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 774 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  3. 3.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
  4. 4.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the cake is half gone (c) the baby is hungry (d) the baby is crying
  5. 5.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a guess from clues (c) what you see (d) a photo
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  8. 8.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  12. 12.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) the cup is empty (d) someone ate the cake
  16. 16.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the floor is wet (c) he drank the juice (d) the door is open
  22. 22.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the bell rang (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) the baby is crying (d) the baby is hungry
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  25. 25.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) yes, so check it (c) only on Mondays (d) only if written
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) he drank the juice (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone left it open
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone left it open (c) he drank the juice (d) the cup is empty
  29. 29.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cup is empty (d) the floor is wet
  31. 31.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it may be raining (c) it is sunny (d) it is a holiday
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) he drank the juice
  37. 37.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) opinions (c) rumours (d) observations
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

Answer key

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

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids