Activity:
Observation, Inference, or Prediction
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write O if it is an Observation, I if it is an Inference,
and P if it is a Prediction.
Observation is noticing facts using your senses.
Inference is explaining what those facts mean.
Prediction is guessing what will happen next based on those facts.
1. The leaves of the plant are green. → ___
2. The girl is wearing a raincoat, so it must be raining outside. → ___
3. The sun will rise tomorrow at around 6:00 a.m. → ___
4. The water in the glass feels cold. → ___
5. The tracks on the ground were made by a dog. → ___
6. The clouds are dark, so it might rain soon. → ___
7. The thermometer reads 38°C. → ___
8. The boy is smiling because he is happy. → ___
9. The wind will get stronger in the afternoon. → ___
10. The ice cream is melting. → ___
11. The cat is hiding under the table because it is scared. → ___
12. The basketball game will end in 20 minutes. → ___
13. The paper smells like smoke. → ___
14. The woman is wearing sunglasses because it’s sunny. → ___
15. The teacher will give a quiz tomorrow. → ___
16. The rock feels rough to the touch. → ___
17. The boy did not eat lunch, so he is hungry. → ___
18. The river water will overflow if the rain continues. → ___
19. The floor is wet. → ___
20. The man is tired because he is yawning. → ___