Making Inferences — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The lights went out and everyone sang Happy Birthday. Someone is having a party.
Lights going out and singing Happy Birthday are clues that someone is having a birthday party.
2. Tom looked both ways before stepping off the curb. He was about to cross the street.
Looking both ways before stepping off a curb is what people do before crossing a street.
3. Maria put on her helmet and knee pads. She is probably going to ride her bike.
A helmet and knee pads are safety gear commonly worn when riding a bike.
4. The teacher asked everyone to take out a pencil and clear their desks. They are about to take a test.
Taking out a pencil and clearing desks are clues that students are about to take a test.
5. Grandma put flour, sugar, and eggs on the counter. She is going to bake something.
Flour, sugar, and eggs are common baking ingredients, so you can infer Grandma is going to bake something.
6. Leo kept checking the clock and tapping his foot. He was feeling impatient.
Checking the clock and tapping a foot are signs of impatience. These clues help you infer how Leo feels.
7. The cat arched its back and hissed at the stranger. The cat felt angry.
Arching the back and hissing are signs that a cat feels angry or threatened.
8. Rosa clapped her hands and jumped up and down after opening her gift. She was excited.
Clapping and jumping up and down are physical signs of excitement.
9. Dad grabbed the leash from the hook by the door. He is going to walk the dog.
Grabbing a leash is a clue that Dad is about to walk the dog, since leashes are used for walking dogs.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Anna wiped her eyes and sniffled.
→ She is probably sad or upset.
It is getting ready for winter.
The boy put on his pajamas and brushed his teeth.
→ He is getting ready for bed.
Someone made a fire inside.
The squirrel stuffed acorns into a hole in the tree.
→ It is getting ready for winter.
She is probably sad or upset.
Smoke rose from the chimney of the cabin.
→ Someone made a fire inside.
He is getting ready for bed.
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: Anna wiped her eyes and sniffled. → She is probably sad or upset.; The boy put on his pajamas and brushed his teeth. → He is getting ready for bed.; The squirrel stuffed acorns into a hole in the tree. → It is getting ready for winter.; Smoke rose from the chimney of the cabin. → Someone made a fire inside..