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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 812 · 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.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it loves music (c) it is new (d) it needs water
  4. 4.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone left it open
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  14. 14.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  16. 16.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  20. 20.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a measured length (c) a photo (d) a guess from clues
  21. 21.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  25. 25.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) the baby is hungry (d) the baby is crying
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) only if written (c) no, never (d) yes, so check it
  32. 32.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) the door is open (d) someone ate the cake
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone left it open (d) he drank the juice
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) someone spilt water (c) someone left it open (d) the cake is half gone
  38. 38.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) what you see or hear (c) a guess about why (d) a story
  39. 39.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone ate the cake (c) the floor is wet (d) the door is open

Answer key

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

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