Making Inferences — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Luis looked out the window and saw branches swaying and trash cans rolling down the street. What can you infer about the weather?
A) It is snowing heavily.
B) It is a calm sunny day.
C) It is very windy outside.
D) It just stopped raining.
Swaying branches and rolling trash cans are clues that it is very windy outside.
2. The store had a big sign that said "Closed Early." The parking lot was empty and the lights were off. What can you infer?
A) The store is very busy today.
B) The store is not open right now.
C) The store just had a sale.
D) People are shopping inside.
A 'Closed Early' sign, empty parking lot, and lights off are all clues that the store is not open.
3. When Grandma walked in, the children ran to hug her and shouted her name. What can you infer about how the children feel?
A) They are scared of Grandma.
B) They do not know who she is.
C) They are happy to see her.
D) They want her to leave.
Running to hug someone and shouting their name are signs of excitement and happiness at seeing that person.
4. Mia's painting won first place at the art show. She hung the ribbon on her bedroom wall. How does Mia probably feel about her painting?
A) embarrassed
B) proud
C) confused
D) angry
Winning first place and displaying the ribbon are clues that Mia feels proud of her accomplishment.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The birds suddenly flew away from the feeder when the cat appeared. The birds felt afraid.
Birds flying away when a cat appears shows they felt afraid, since cats are natural predators of birds.
2. Jenna packed her suitcase and checked her plane ticket. She is going on a trip.
Packing a suitcase and checking a plane ticket are clues that Jenna is going on a trip.
3. The farmer looked at the dark clouds and hurried to bring the animals inside. A storm is coming.
Dark clouds and hurrying to bring animals inside are clues that a storm is coming.
4. Carlos crossed his arms and turned away when his sister tried to talk to him. He is probably upset.
Crossing arms and turning away are body language clues that Carlos is upset or angry.
5. All the lights in the house were off except for a glow from the TV. Someone is watching TV.
A glow from the TV in a dark house is a clue that someone is watching TV.