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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 908 · 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.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) he drank the juice (c) the cup is empty (d) the bell rang
  2. 2.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  4. 4.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) what you see or hear (c) a wish (d) a guess about why
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
  8. 8.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  12. 12.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is a tree (c) it is new (d) it loves music
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  19. 19.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone ate the cake (c) the bell rang (d) he drank the juice
  20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  21. 21.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the door is open (c) the cake is half gone (d) class must be over
  23. 23.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
  26. 26.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  28. 28.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is crying (c) the door is open (d) the baby is hungry
  30. 30.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) class must be over (d) the baby is hungry
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone spilt water (d) the bell rang
  32. 32.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) the shops are shut (c) it may be raining (d) it is sunny
  33. 33.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only on Mondays (b) only if written (c) no, never (d) yes, so check it
  35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  36. 36.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the cup is empty (c) someone left it open (d) the floor is wet
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cup is empty (c) he drank the juice (d) someone left it open
  39. 39.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference

Answer key

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

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