π Topic Summary
Making inferences is like being a detective π΅οΈββοΈ. It means figuring out something that the author doesn't directly say. You use clues from the text and your own knowledge to "read between the lines" and come to a conclusion. Good readers are always making inferences to fully understand the story or article!
This worksheet will give you practice in pulling clues from the text to make logical deductions and arrive at conclusions that are not explicitly stated but are supported by the text.
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Inference |
A. To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning |
| 2. Conclusion |
B. Information that supports a claim |
| 3. Evidence |
C. A judgement or decision reached after deliberation |
| 4. Imply |
D. Something suggested, but not expressed |
| 5. Infer |
E. To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated |
Match the correct answer:
- π 1. Inference matches with D.
- π‘ 2. Conclusion matches with C.
- π 3. Evidence matches with B.
- π 4. Imply matches with E.
- βοΈ 5. Infer matches with A.
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words based on the context.
The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. The windows were dark and boarded up, and the paint was peeling. Weeds grew tall in the yard, and the porch sagged. Everyone in town said it was __________, and no one ever went near it. I __________ that it had been empty for many years, and stories of ghosts and hauntings __________ around it. I __________ there was a sad story behind the ___________ state of the house. The ___________ I got from the outside will help me infer the full history.
Possible Answers:
- ποΈ Creepy
- π€ Inferred
- π» Swirled
- π Suspect
- π Dilapidated
- π Clues
π¬ Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the following passage carefully:
Maya walked into the bakery, the scent of cinnamon and sugar filling her nostrils. She pulled out her wallet, frowning as she counted the bills. She only had $3.50. She looked longingly at the display case, then sighed and asked for a single day-old donut.
What can you infer about Maya's financial situation? Explain your answer, citing evidence from the text.