๐ Topic Summary
Inference is like being a detective! It's when you use clues from the text, along with your own knowledge and experience, to figure out something that the author doesn't directly say. Inference clues worksheets help you practice this skill. You'll learn to spot hints, connect ideas, and draw conclusions. Basically, it's reading between the lines to understand the full picture.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
- Inference
- Clue
- Context
- Conclusion
- Imply
Definitions:
- A hint or piece of information that helps solve a problem or mystery.
- To suggest something without saying it directly.
- The information that surrounds something and helps you understand it.
- A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
- A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
| Term |
Definition |
| Inference |
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. |
| Clue |
A hint or piece of information that helps solve a problem or mystery. |
| Context |
The information that surrounds something and helps you understand it. |
| Conclusion |
A judgment or decision reached by reasoning. |
| Imply |
To suggest something without saying it directly. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words, using inference clues:
The rain poured down, and the sky was dark. Sarah grabbed her ________ and rushed outside. She didn't want to be ________ for her doctor's appointment. She knew the streets would be ________ due to the weather.
Possible Answers:
- Umbrella
- Late
- Slippery
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the following passage:
Michael stomped into the house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his backpack on the floor and muttered something under his breath. His mom asked him how his day was, but he just grunted and walked to his room.
What can you infer about Michael's day? Explain your answer using clues from the passage.