Making Inferences — Answer Key
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?
A) It was sunny outside.
B) It was raining outside.
C) Mia just took a bath.
D) Mia was sweating from running.
Wet rain gear entering the house shows Mia was out in the rain.
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?
A) Ben is going to school.
B) Ben is at a sad event.
C) Ben is at his birthday party.
D) Ben is learning to bake.
A cake with candles and an age banner point to a birthday party for Ben.
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?
A) The class is at recess.
B) The students are taking a test.
C) The class is watching a movie.
D) The students are eating lunch.
Silent writing with a time warning and name line shows a test is happening.
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?
A) Leo is going to piano class.
B) Leo is heading to soccer.
C) Leo is going to bed.
D) Leo is going to the pool.
Soccer uses cleats, shin guards, and a black and white ball, so Leo is heading to soccer.
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 quiet.
Tiptoeing and whispering around a sleeping baby shows Ana needed to be quiet.
2. Sam held his tummy and said he did not want breakfast. He looked very pale, so Sam must feel sick.
A pale face, skipping food, and holding the tummy are clues that Sam feels sick.
3. The floor shined and the whole room smelled like lemons. A mop leaned by the wall, so someone just cleaned the floor.
A shiny floor, lemon smell, and a mop mean the floor was recently cleaned.
4. Ty ran to the window and squealed when he saw the puppy. His cheeks were pink and he was smiling, so Ty felt excited.
Squealing, pink cheeks, and smiling at a puppy are clues that Ty felt excited.
5. The field had empty bleachers and trash blowing around. A scoreboard was turned off, so the game just ended.
Empty bleachers, trash, and a dark scoreboard show the game has ended.