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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 861 · 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: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone left it open (c) the floor is wet (d) the cake is half gone
  3. 3.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  5. 5.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  8. 8.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a wish (c) what you see or hear (d) a story
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is crying (c) someone spilt water (d) class must be over
  11. 11.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it may be raining (b) it is sunny (c) the shops are shut (d) it is a holiday
  12. 12.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) someone spilt water (c) the floor is wet (d) class must be over
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone left it open (d) he drank the juice
  15. 15.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  18. 18.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the floor is wet (c) the baby is crying (d) someone ate the cake
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  20. 20.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the door is open (c) the cake is half gone (d) the baby is hungry
  22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  26. 26.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the floor is wet (c) the door is open (d) the cake is half gone
  30. 30.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) someone was hungry (b) the dog did it (c) there are crumbs (d) Kabir ate them
  31. 31.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) yes, so check it (c) only if written (d) no, never
  32. 32.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone spilt water (d) the bell rang
  34. 34.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the floor is wet (c) class must be over (d) the baby is crying
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  36. 36.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it needs water (c) it is new (d) it is a tree
  37. 37.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) guesses (c) observations (d) opinions
  38. 38.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the baby is hungry (c) the baby is crying (d) the cup is empty
  40. 40.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a guess from clues (b) what you see (c) a measured length (d) a photo

Answer key

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

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