In this Grade 2 inference worksheet, more than one guess may seem possible. Students weigh clues carefully to choose the inference best supported by the text, such as chlorine smells pointing to swimming or a report folder pointing to a presentation. Four multiple choice items and five fill-in sentences push Grade 2 readers to compare options. Hints and short reasons model how strong readers justify the best answer.
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Making Inferences
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2. Ella put bandages in a bag and checked the flashlight. Thunder rumbled outside and the lights flickered, so she 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.
4. Max put the last piece into the puzzle and grinned. The picture showed a full farm scene, so the puzzle was now finished.
5. The teacher held up a gold ribbon and called Tia's name. The class clapped loudly, so Tia had won something.
Making Inferences
★ 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.
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.
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.
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.
★ 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.
2) Ella put bandages in a bag and checked the flashlight. Thunder rumbled outside and the lights flickered, so she 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.
4) Max put the last piece into the puzzle and grinned. The picture showed a full farm scene, so the puzzle was now finished.
5) The teacher held up a gold ribbon and called Tia's name. The class clapped loudly, so Tia had won something.
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