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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 955 · 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 bell rang” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  4. 4.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone left it open (c) the door is open (d) the baby is hungry
  7. 7.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a photo (c) a measured length (d) a guess from clues
  8. 8.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the baby is crying (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone spilt water
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  11. 11.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  13. 13.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  15. 15.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cup is empty (d) the baby is hungry
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cake is half gone (d) the floor is wet
  19. 19.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  22. 22.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  25. 25.👀 What is an observation? (a) a story (b) a guess about why (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  27. 27.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only if written (c) only on Mondays (d) yes, so check it
  29. 29.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
  30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  32. 32.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone spilt water (c) someone left it open (d) someone ate the cake
  34. 34.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  37. 37.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it needs water (c) it loves music (d) it is a tree
  40. 40.True or false: “class must be over” is an observation. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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