Making Inferences — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Jenny brought a wrapped box with a bow to the party. She brought a gift.
A wrapped box with a bow is a gift. These details help you infer what Jenny brought to the party.
2. The crowd cheered and the scoreboard changed. A team just scored a goal.
Cheering and the scoreboard changing are clues that a team scored a goal or point during a game.
3. Leaves were falling from the trees and the air felt cool. The season is fall.
Falling leaves and cool air are signs of the fall season, also known as autumn.
4. The baby reached for the bottle and started crying. The baby was probably hungry.
Reaching for a bottle and crying are clues that the baby is hungry and wants to be fed.
5. Marcus grabbed his raincoat before going outside. The weather is probably rainy.
Grabbing a raincoat is a clue that it is rainy outside or that rain is expected.
6. The librarian held a finger to her lips and said "Shh." It was too loud.
Saying 'Shh' and holding a finger to the lips are signs that the noise level is too loud.
7. Sophie kept reading past her bedtime because she could not put the book down. The book was very interesting.
Not being able to put a book down and reading past bedtime are clues that the book is very interesting.
8. The sidewalk was covered in puddles. It must have rained earlier.
Puddles on the sidewalk are evidence that it rained earlier.
9. Kevin looked at the menu and told the waiter what he wanted. He is at a restaurant.
Looking at a menu and telling a waiter your order are clues that Kevin is at a restaurant.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The girl put a stamp on the envelope and walked outside.
→ She is going to mail a letter.
Winter is coming soon.
All the students raised their hands at the same time.
→ They all know the answer.
She is going to mail a letter.
The man wore a white coat and used a stethoscope.
→ He is probably a doctor.
They all know the answer.
Birds flew south in a large group.
→ Winter is coming soon.
He is probably a doctor.
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: The girl put a stamp on the envelope and walked outside. → She is going to mail a letter.; All the students raised their hands at the same time. → They all know the answer.; The man wore a white coat and used a stethoscope. → He is probably a doctor.; Birds flew south in a large group. → Winter is coming soon..