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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 837 · 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: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is crying (c) the baby is hungry (d) he drank the juice
  3. 3.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone spilt water (d) the floor is wet
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
  5. 5.True or false: “the bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the floor is wet (c) someone ate the cake (d) the cake is half gone
  8. 8.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
  11. 11.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  13. 13.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cake is half gone (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone ate the cake
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  15. 15.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a guess from clues (c) a measured length (d) a photo
  16. 16.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  18. 18.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone spilt water (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
  20. 20.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the baby is crying (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is hungry
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) class must be over (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) he drank the juice (c) the bell rang (d) the cake is half gone
  26. 26.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  30. 30.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  33. 33.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) only on Mondays (c) no, never (d) yes, so check it
  37. 37.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the cake is half gone (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is hungry
  38. 38.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  40. 40.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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