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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 792 · 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: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
  2. 2.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  8. 8.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) rumours (c) opinions (d) observations
  10. 10.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  13. 13.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the door is open (c) the baby is hungry (d) the floor is wet
  16. 16.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
  19. 19.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone spilt water (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  22. 22.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  24. 24.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cake is half gone (c) the cup is empty (d) the bell rang
  29. 29.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  31. 31.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the door is open (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the door is open (c) the floor is wet (d) he drank the juice
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  34. 34.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) it is sunny (c) it is a holiday (d) the shops are shut
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) a wish (d) what you see or hear
  37. 37.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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