Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The librarian put a "Quiet Please" sign on the door. People were probably being too loud.
Posting a quiet reminder is a clear inference clue that the library had become too noisy.
2. Rosa packed sunscreen, a towel, and a swimsuit. She is most likely going to the beach.
Sunscreen, towel, and swimsuit are classic packing items for a beach or pool trip.
3. The teacher handed back the tests face down. The scores were probably lower than expected.
Handing tests back face down is commonly done when scores are lower than expected or disappointing.
4. Jake kept glancing at the clock during class. He was probably waiting for the bell to ring.
Repeatedly checking the clock suggests Jake was eagerly waiting for class to end or for a specific event.
5. The birds suddenly flew away from the feeder. A predator probably scared them.
Birds abruptly leaving a feeder is a strong inference clue for the presence of a predator like a cat or hawk.
6. All the seats in the auditorium were taken. The event must be very popular.
A completely full auditorium indicates the event attracted a large, enthusiastic audience.
7. The mechanic wiped grease from his hands and closed the hood. He had just finished repairing the car.
Greasy hands and closing the hood are actions associated with completing car repair work.
8. Liam frowned and crossed his arms after hearing the decision. He was unhappy with the outcome.
Frowning and crossing arms are classic body language indicators of displeasure or disagreement.
9. The garden was full of weeds and the fence was broken. The yard had not been maintained in a long time.
Weeds and broken fences are clues that the property had been neglected and not maintained.
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 student raised her hand before anyone else.
→ She is eager and confident about the answer.
He wanted to show her he cares.
The chef tasted the soup and added more salt.
→ The chef wants the flavor to be just right.
She is eager and confident about the answer.
The runner stretched carefully before the race.
→ The runner wants to avoid getting injured.
The runner wants to avoid getting injured.
The boy brought flowers to his mother after school.
→ He wanted to show her he cares.
The chef wants the flavor to be just right.
Raised hand first → eager and confident; Chef adding salt → wants flavor right; Stretching before race → avoiding injury; Bringing flowers → showing care.