Making Inferences — Answer Key
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?
A) Nina just came back from swimming.
B) Nina just washed the dishes.
C) Nina was caught in a rainstorm.
D) Nina just took a quick shower at home.
Rain and showers do not smell like chlorine, but pool water does, so swimming fits best.
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?
A) Dad is baking cookies for a bake sale.
B) Dad forgot about food in the oven.
C) Dad turned on a candle by the oven.
D) Dad is cleaning the oven with spray.
A beeping timer with smoke and a charred smell means food was left in too long, not baked well.
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?
A) Kai is feeling sad about his broken toy.
B) Kai is playing a quiet game of hide and seek.
C) Kai is reading a bedtime story to the dog.
D) Kai is planning a surprise party for his mom.
Tears, a broken toy, and a comforting hug point most clearly to sadness.
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?
A) Clara is going to gym class for dodgeball.
B) Clara is about to give a class presentation.
C) Clara is delivering mail to the school office.
D) Clara is sneaking out of school early today.
A report folder, time checks, and a nervous breath before a classroom best fit giving a presentation.
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 rained.
A wet sidewalk with a fresh rainbow and clear sky means the rain just stopped.
2. Ella put bandages in a bag and checked the flashlight. Thunder rumbled outside and the lights flickered, so she was getting prepared.
Packing bandages and a flashlight during a storm shows Ella was getting prepared.
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 adopt it.
Kneeling with a friendly puppy at a shelter shows the family plans to adopt.
4. Max put the last piece into the puzzle and grinned. The picture showed a full farm scene, so the puzzle was now finished.
The last piece fitting and a full picture mean the puzzle is finished.
5. The teacher held up a gold ribbon and called Tia's name. The class clapped loudly, so Tia had won something.
A gold ribbon and cheering classmates are clues that Tia won an award.