Examples of making inferences in Grade 4 stories.

🤔 Quick Study Guide: Making Inferences

• 📖 An inference is when you use clues from the story and what you already know (your background knowledge) to figure out something that the author doesn't directly tell you.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Think of yourself as a detective! You gather evidence (clues) from the text.
• 🧠 Combine those clues with your own experiences or common sense to make an educated guess.
• ❌ It's NOT just guessing randomly; it's a logical conclusion based on evidence.
• 💡 Look for character actions, dialogue, setting descriptions, and even feelings or thoughts that aren't explicitly stated.
• 🎯 A good inference is supported by the text and makes sense.

📝 Practice Quiz: Inferencing in Grade 4 Stories

1. Story Excerpt: "Maya pulled her umbrella out of her backpack and zipped up her rain jacket. She looked up at the dark clouds gathering in the sky."
Question: What can you infer about the weather?

1. It is a sunny day.
2. It is about to rain.
3. It is very windy.
4. It is snowing.

2. Story Excerpt: "The boy's stomach rumbled loudly. He kept looking at the clock, waiting for the bell to ring so he could go to lunch."
Question: What can you infer about how the boy is feeling?

1. He is excited for class.
2. He is very sleepy.
3. He is hungry.
4. He is angry.

3. Story Excerpt: "Lily hugged her new puppy tightly. It licked her face, and she giggled. 'You're the best gift ever!' she whispered."
Question: How does Lily most likely feel about her new puppy?

1. She is scared of it.
2. She is annoyed by it.
3. She loves it very much.
4. She wants to give it away.

4. Story Excerpt: "The old house had broken windows and peeling paint. The garden was overgrown with tall weeds, and the gate hung crookedly on one hinge."
Question: What can you infer about the house?

1. It is new and well-maintained.
2. It is probably abandoned or neglected.
3. It is being prepared for a party.
4. It is a very expensive house.

5. Story Excerpt: "Sam walked into the kitchen and saw a note on the fridge. It read: 'Don't forget your lunch money! Love, Mom.' Sam quickly checked his pockets."
Question: What can you infer Sam is worried about?

1. He might be late for school.
2. He might have forgotten his lunch money.
3. His mom is upset with him.
4. He needs to do his chores.

6. Story Excerpt: "After the big race, Mia was breathing heavily and her legs felt like jelly. She smiled broadly as her friends cheered."
Question: What can you infer about Mia's performance in the race?

1. She didn't try very hard.
2. She probably won or did very well.
3. She was bored during the race.
4. She tripped and fell.

7. Story Excerpt: "The librarian shushed the children loudly. Some kids were running around the shelves, and others were talking in loud voices."
Question: What can you infer about the librarian's expectation for behavior in the library?

1. She expects children to play loudly.
2. She wants children to be quiet and respectful.
3. She encourages running in the aisles.
4. She prefers children to talk during story time.