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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 965 · 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.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) inference (b) observation
  2. 2.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone spilt water (c) he drank the juice (d) the baby is crying
  4. 4.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) it may be raining (c) it is a holiday (d) the shops are shut
  5. 5.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a measured length (c) a guess from clues (d) a photo
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) inference (b) observation
  7. 7.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  10. 10.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) no, never
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
  15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  17. 17.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) observations (b) guesses (c) rumours (d) opinions
  18. 18.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cup is empty (c) someone spilt water (d) he drank the juice
  21. 21.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) what you see or hear (c) a story (d) a guess about why
  22. 22.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) the cake is half gone
  24. 24.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the door is open (c) someone spilt water (d) class must be over
  29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  30. 30.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the cake is half gone (c) the bell rang (d) he drank the juice
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  39. 39.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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