Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 876 · 40 questions

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.

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

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