Making Inferences Worksheets for 5th Grade English Language Arts.

📚 Topic Summary

Making inferences is like being a detective! 🕵️ You use clues from the text and your own background knowledge to figure out what the author doesn't directly say. It's about reading between the lines and drawing conclusions. This is a crucial skill for understanding complex texts and becoming a better reader. Think of it as connecting the dots! 🧩

Inferences are not just wild guesses; they're educated conclusions based on evidence. When you make an inference, you're combining what you read with what you already know to form a new understanding. It helps you understand the deeper meaning of a story, article, or even a conversation. Let's put your inference skills to the test! 💪

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the terms with their correct definitions:

1. Term: Inference
2. Term: Evidence
3. Term: Conclusion
4. Term: Context
5. Term: Assumption

1. Definition: Something taken for granted or supposed true without proof.
2. Definition: The act of reaching a decision or forming an opinion after considering the available information.
3. Definition: The process of deducing something that is not explicitly stated.
4. Definition: The available facts, information, or details indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
5. Definition: The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words based on the context:

The detective arrived at the scene. It was raining, and the streets were _____. A broken vase lay on the floor, and a shattered window suggested a possible _____. The detective _____ that the burglar had entered through the window, making off with valuable jewels. The _____ of the broken glass and the open window supported this _____.

Possible Words: inference, glistening, conclusion, entry, evidence.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Read the following passage and answer the question below:

Sarah walked into the bakery, her nose twitching. The aroma of warm bread and cinnamon filled the air. She smiled, her eyes scanning the display case filled with pastries. She reached into her purse, pulled out a five-dollar bill, and pointed to a chocolate croissant.

Question: What can you infer about Sarah's feelings and intentions based on the passage?