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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 81 · 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.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it needs water (c) it is a tree (d) it loves music
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  3. 3.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) Kabir ate them (b) there are crumbs (c) someone was hungry (d) the dog did it
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) he drank the juice (c) the floor is wet (d) someone spilt water
  8. 8.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  9. 9.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the door is open (c) the floor is wet (d) class must be over
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  14. 14.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) class must be over (d) the cup is empty
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  16. 16.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) what you see (c) a measured length (d) a photo
  17. 17.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a story (c) a guess about why (d) what you see or hear
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cup is empty (d) the floor is wet
  19. 19.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the bell rang (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone ate the cake
  24. 24.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) opinions (b) guesses (c) rumours (d) observations
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  27. 27.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) he drank the juice (c) the door is open (d) the baby is crying
  32. 32.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  35. 35.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) class must be over (c) someone left it open (d) the door is open
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never

Answer key

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

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