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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 929 · 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 observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone left it open (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone ate the cake
  2. 2.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) class must be over (c) the bell rang (d) someone left it open
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  6. 6.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) guesses (b) opinions (c) observations (d) rumours
  7. 7.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) only if written
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cup is empty (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is crying
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) observation (b) inference
  10. 10.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is crying (c) the floor is wet (d) the cake is half gone
  14. 14.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a wish (c) what you see or hear (d) a story
  16. 16.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  18. 18.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  20. 20.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  25. 25.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the bell rang (c) someone left it open (d) someone spilt water
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  27. 27.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the cake is half gone (c) the floor is wet (d) class must be over
  29. 29.🌱 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
  30. 30.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  34. 34.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is crying (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is hungry
  36. 36.🔍 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
  37. 37.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is a holiday (c) it is sunny (d) it may be raining
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is crying (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice

Answer key

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

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