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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 983 · 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: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  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: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
  4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  7. 7.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) the floor is wet (c) someone spilt water (d) the bell rang
  11. 11.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) class must be over (c) the cup is empty (d) the door is open
  12. 12.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
  15. 15.👀 What is an observation? (a) a guess about why (b) a story (c) what you see or hear (d) a wish
  16. 16.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) opinions (b) observations (c) guesses (d) rumours
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) observation (b) inference
  18. 18.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone left it open (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
  20. 20.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cup is empty (b) someone left it open (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone spilt water
  22. 22.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone left it open
  23. 23.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) only if written
  24. 24.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  26. 26.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  28. 28.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it needs water (c) it loves music (d) it is new
  29. 29.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a measured length (b) a guess from clues (c) a photo (d) what you see
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the cake is half gone (c) the baby is crying (d) someone ate the cake
  32. 32.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the floor is wet (c) the door is open (d) class must be over
  35. 35.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the door is open (c) someone spilt water (d) he drank the juice
  36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the cake is half gone (c) the cup is empty (d) the bell rang
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  39. 39.True or false: “he drank the juice” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation

Answer key

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

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