📚 Topic Summary
Making inferences means figuring things out that the author doesn't directly tell you. It's like reading between the lines! You use clues from the text and your own knowledge to make a smart guess about what's happening or what a character is thinking. In second grade, this skill helps you understand stories and learn new things from what you read.
These free printable activities will help you practice making inferences in a fun and engaging way. Get ready to put on your thinking cap and become an inference expert!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their definitions:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Infer |
A. Hints or clues in the text |
| 2. Clues |
B. To form an opinion or guess based on information |
| 3. Evidence |
C. Details or facts that support a belief |
| 4. Predict |
D. What you already know from life |
| 5. Prior Knowledge |
E. To say what will happen in the future |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words:
The sun was shining brightly, and Maya was wearing her swimsuit and carrying a towel. She ran towards the sound of splashing and laughter. Maya must be going to the ________. I ________ that she is excited to go swimming with her ________. From her swimsuit, I can ________ she likes being in the water, and from the sun, I can tell its ________ outside.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the short story and answer the question in complete sentences:
Leo saw a broken vase on the floor. Water was dripping from the table, and the cat was sitting nearby, licking its paws. What can Leo infer happened?