Making Inferences — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Ella rushed through the door, threw her backpack on the floor, and ran to the bathroom. What can you infer?
A) Ella is angry at her mom.
B) Ella really needed to use the bathroom.
C) Ella does not like school.
D) Ella forgot her homework.
Rushing through the door and running straight to the bathroom are clues that Ella urgently needed to use the bathroom.
2. Mr. Torres put on his apron, turned on the stove, and began chopping vegetables. What is Mr. Torres most likely doing?
A) cleaning the house
B) fixing the sink
C) cooking a meal
D) planting a garden
An apron, stove, and chopping vegetables are all clues that Mr. Torres is cooking a meal.
3. The classroom was decorated with red and pink hearts. There were cards on every desk. What time of year is it most likely?
A) Halloween
B) the first day of school
C) Valentine's Day
D) the last day of summer
Red and pink hearts and cards on desks are clues that it is Valentine's Day.
4. Nora's hands were shaking and her voice was quiet when she stood in front of the class. How does Nora probably feel?
A) bored
B) nervous
C) excited
D) sleepy
Shaking hands and a quiet voice are signs of nervousness, especially when standing in front of a group.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The player limped off the field holding his ankle. He probably got hurt.
Limping and holding an ankle are clues that the player got hurt during the game.
2. Maya kept yawning during the movie. She was probably tired.
Yawning repeatedly is a sign of being tired.
3. The dog sniffed the bag and sat by it wagging its tail. There is probably food inside.
A dog sniffing a bag and wagging its tail are clues that the bag probably contains food.
4. After the race, Sam drank three cups of water. He was very thirsty.
Drinking three cups of water after a race is a clue that Sam was very thirsty.
5. The teacher smiled and wrote "Great job!" on the paper. The student did well.
A teacher smiling and writing 'Great job!' are clues that the student performed well on the assignment.