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Observation and Inference Worksheet

Critical thinking lesson 11: Observation and inference · Set 995 · 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: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
  4. 4.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the door is open (c) the bell rang (d) someone spilt water
  5. 5.True or false: “the door is open” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the baby is crying (c) the bell rang (d) the floor is wet
  8. 8.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is a holiday (c) it may be raining (d) it is sunny
  10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  11. 11.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone spilt water (d) someone left it open
  15. 15.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) someone spilt water (c) he drank the juice (d) the baby is crying
  16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  20. 20.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) someone left it open (c) the door is open (d) the cake is half gone
  21. 21.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a guess about why (c) a story (d) what you see or hear
  23. 23.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
  25. 25.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) opinions (c) guesses (d) observations
  26. 26.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “someone spilt water” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) only on Mondays (c) no, never (d) only if written
  30. 30.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the bell rang (c) class must be over (d) the cake is half gone
  32. 32.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which of these is an inference? (a) he drank the juice (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) the door is open
  34. 34.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the door is open (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
  36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone left it open (c) the cup is empty (d) he drank the juice
  37. 37.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) class must be over (c) he drank the juice (d) the bell rang
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
  39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  40. 40.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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