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Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A smart guess you make using clues from the text is called an  

2. Something the text says directly is called a  

3. If Tim puts on a coat, hat, and mittens, we can infer the weather is  

4. Good readers act like  

5. If the ground is wet and the sky is gray, we can infer it just  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. An inference must match the clues in the text.

T F

2. A fact is a guess you make.

T F

3. Readers can use what they already know to help make inferences.

T F

4. Inferences are always wrong.

T F

Making Inferences

Easy

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Rosa is smiling big and clapping her hands. Rosa feels  

2. Tom stomped his feet and crossed his arms. Tom feels  

3. Lin saw a big dog and ran away crying. Lin feels  

4. Ken opened his gift and gasped with a huge grin. Ken feels  

5. Ava put her head down and stared at the floor. Ava feels  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Smiling and laughing are clues that a character is happy.

T F

2. If a kid is crying, we can infer they feel glad.

T F

3. Hiding under a bed is a clue that a child might be scared.

T F

4. You need to see the word happy to know a character is happy.

T F

Making Inferences

Easy

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The sky turns orange and pink as the sun goes down, so it must be  

2. Jake hears his alarm clock ring and smells pancakes cooking, so it is  

3. The whole family is eating lunch in the sunny kitchen, so it is probably  

4. Owls are hooting and the moon is high, so it must be  

5. Kids are waiting at the bus stop with lunchboxes, so it is  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. If the streetlights just turned on, it is probably evening.

T F

2. A rooster crowing loudly is a clue that it is midnight.

T F

3. Seeing many stars in the dark sky means it is night.

T F

4. Eating breakfast and brushing teeth first thing happens in the evening.

T F

Making Inferences

Easy

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The wind is bending the trees and hats are flying off heads, so it is  

2. People are wearing sunglasses and shorts at the beach, so the weather is  

3. Lightning flashes and thunder booms above the houses, so there is a  

4. Flags are not moving and the air feels still and warm, so the day is  

5. Thick gray clouds cover the sky and the sun is hidden, so it is  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Kids sledding down a hill is a clue that it is snowy.

T F

2. Wearing a heavy winter coat means it is probably very hot.

T F

3. Rainbows often appear after it has rained and the sun comes out.

T F

4. If people are shoveling the driveway, it is probably raining.

T F

Making Inferences

Medium

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Ted put on his raincoat and grabbed his umbrella. The weather is  

2. Anna licked her ice cream fast as it dripped. The day is  

3. The cat stared at the door and meowed loudly. The cat wants to go  

4. Sam held his stomach and would not eat dinner. Sam feels  

5. Kate yawned and rubbed her eyes. Kate is  

6. The baby giggled when Dad made a funny face. The baby is  

7. Pat held his ribbon high and jumped in the air. Pat  

8. Leo checked his watch again and again at the bus stop. The bus is  

9. Mom put candles on the cake and wrapped a big box. It is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Kim grabbed her mitt and ran to the field.

→

Kim will play baseball.

The dog wagged his tail and licked Jo's face.

→

The dog is happy to see Jo.

Ella shivered and put on a thick sweater.

→

The room is cold.

The sky grew dark and thunder rolled.

→

A storm is coming.

Making Inferences

Medium

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Sam saw warm sand, big blue waves, and a tall lifeguard chair. Sam is at the  

2. Lucy sat at a desk with a pencil and watched the teacher write. Lucy is at  

3. Max heard a lion roar and saw a giraffe eat leaves. Max is at the  

4. Ada pushed a cart past shelves of bread and milk. Ada is at the  

5. Ben swung higher and higher and slid down the slide. Ben is at the  

6. Mia smelled popcorn and watched a big screen with many seats. Mia is at a  

7. Jim saw tall trees, heard birds, and stepped over a log. Jim is in the  

8. Ella lay in a bed under white sheets while a nurse took her temperature. Ella is at the  

9. Tom sat on a couch, ate popcorn, and watched TV with his dog. Tom is at  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Pat saw cows, a barn, and a red tractor.

→

A farm

Ray smelled chlorine and heard kids splashing.

→

A swimming pool

Kate saw books on every shelf and whispered quietly.

→

A library

Dan felt snow crunch and saw a frozen pond.

→

A cold winter park

Making Inferences

Medium

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. "Please open your math books to page twelve," said the  

2. "Shh, please use a quiet voice near the shelves," whispered the  

3. "Let me listen to your heartbeat with this stethoscope," said the  

4. "Stay low and crawl toward the exit sign," yelled the  

5. "Your library card lets you borrow three books today," said the  

6. "Please take a deep breath and say ahh," said the  

7. "Line up quietly for recess after you finish writing," said the  

8. "Our truck has a long ladder and a water hose on top," explained the  

9. "This shot will help protect you from getting sick," said the  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

"Please raise your hand before answering."

→

Doctor

"Return this book by next Friday."

→

Firefighter

"Put on this helmet before we enter."

→

Librarian

"I will check your ears with this light."

→

Teacher

Making Inferences

Medium

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Polar bears have thick white fur and swim in icy water, so they live where it is  

2. Cactus plants store water in their stems and grow in dry sand, so they live in a  

3. Frogs use sticky tongues to catch bugs near ponds and lily pads, so they live in a  

4. This tool has sharp metal teeth and a long handle for cutting wood, so it is a  

5. This object has a round face with numbers and two moving hands, so it is a  

6. Monkeys swing through tall trees and eat ripe fruit in warm, rainy places, so they live in a  

7. This device has a cord and heating coils inside to make bread crispy, so it is a  

8. Camels have wide feet and humps for storing fat to cross hot sandy lands, so they live in a  

9. This item has bristles and a long handle for sweeping dust off the floor, so it is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Fish with gills and fins swim in salty water

→

Bicycle

An object with pedals, wheels, and handlebars

→

Grassland

An animal with long legs that runs fast across grass

→

Hammer

A tool with a flat end used to pound nails

→

Ocean

Making Inferences

Hard

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Jen woke up late. She grabbed her bag and ran out the door without breakfast. Her bus was already at the corner. She sprinted and waved her arms. What can we infer?

2. The kitchen smelled like warm cookies. A tray sat on the counter. Mom had oven mitts on her hands. Eli grinned and reached for the tray. What can we infer?

3. Ty held his report card and hid it behind his back. His eyes looked at the floor. When Mom asked to see it, he said, 'Can we talk later?' What can we infer?

4. Nan heard a small meow from under the porch. She got down on her knees. Two yellow eyes stared back. Nan said, 'Are you lost, little one?' What can we infer?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The ground was wet and there were puddles everywhere. The sun was shining now. We can infer it recently  

2. Gus put on pajamas, brushed his teeth, and yawned. It is almost  

3. Mia held a note that said 'You are invited!' and saw balloons. There will be a  

4. The dog barked at the door and wagged his tail wildly. Someone is  

5. Dad closed his book, turned off the lamp, and pulled up the blanket. Dad is going to  

Making Inferences

Hard

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Dark clouds rolled in. The wind blew harder. Leaves flew across the yard. Tom ran inside and shut the door. What will probably happen next?

2. Ray poured batter into a pan. He set the oven to 350 degrees. He slid the pan in and set the timer. What will probably happen next?

3. Sue tied her laces tight. She put on her helmet. She wheeled her bike to the driveway. The sun was bright above. What will probably happen next?

4. The cat crept low. Its ears were up. Its eyes locked on a mouse by the wall. The cat wiggled its back end. What will probably happen next?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The bell rang. Kids stood up and grabbed their backpacks. They will go  

2. Ana mixed flour, sugar, and eggs. She turned on the oven. She will probably  

3. Ben sat at the table with a plate, fork, and hot pasta. He will  

4. Kim held her dog's leash by the front door. The dog wagged his tail. They will go for a  

5. Ty stacked blocks higher and higher. The stack wobbled to one side. The blocks will probably  

Making Inferences

Hard

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Mia opened the front door and shook water off her raincoat. She put her wet boots on the mat. Her umbrella dripped in the stand. What can you infer?

2. Ben sat at a table covered with candles and a big cake. His friends yelled 'Surprise!' when he walked in. A banner said 'Happy 8!' What can you infer?

3. The classroom was quiet. Every student bent over paper. Pencils scratched, and the teacher said, 'Ten minutes left.' A paper said 'Name: ___.' What can you infer?

4. Leo stacked his cleats, shin guards, and a white and black ball by the door. His mom grabbed her keys. Dad said, 'Your team starts in thirty minutes.' What can you infer?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Ana tiptoed in and whispered, 'Sorry I am late.' The baby was asleep, so she had to be  

2. Sam held his tummy and said he did not want breakfast. He looked very pale, so Sam must feel  

3. The floor shined and the whole room smelled like lemons. A mop leaned by the wall, so someone just  

4. Ty ran to the window and squealed when he saw the puppy. His cheeks were pink and he was smiling, so Ty felt  

5. The field had empty bleachers and trash blowing around. A scoreboard was turned off, so the game just  

Making Inferences

Hard

Making Inferences

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Nina grabbed her backpack and waved goodbye. Her hair was wet and she smelled like chlorine. A towel stuck out of her bag. Which inference is BEST supported?

2. Dad sniffed the air and frowned. Smoke curled from the oven and the timer beeped nonstop. A charred smell filled the kitchen. Which inference is BEST supported?

3. Kai whispered to his dog and wiped his eyes. A broken toy truck lay at his feet. His mom knelt down and hugged him. Which inference is BEST supported?

4. Clara carried a folder marked 'Report' and checked her watch twice. The hallway clock read 8:58. She jogged toward Room 12 and took a deep breath. Which inference is BEST supported?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The sidewalk was wet but the sky was now clear and blue. A small rainbow arched above the trees, so it had just  

2. Ella put bandages in a bag and checked the flashlight. Thunder rumbled outside and the lights flickered, so she was getting  

3. The shelter worker smiled as a family knelt by a puppy. The puppy wagged its tail and licked the girl's hand, so the family will likely  

4. Max put the last piece into the puzzle and grinned. The picture showed a full farm scene, so the puzzle was now  

5. The teacher held up a gold ribbon and called Tia's name. The class clapped loudly, so Tia had  

Making Inferences

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These making inferences worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Guessing without using clues from the text. An inference must be based on real words or details in the story, not just a wild guess or something you hope is true.
• Mixing up a fact with an inference. If the story says it directly, that is a fact. If you had to figure it out using clues, that is an inference.
• Ignoring what you already know. Good inferences use clues from the text AND your own experiences. Do not forget to use your brain and your world knowledge!

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