Making Inferences Worksheet

The person on the right seems to be on the phone.

• logical inference

• not enough evidence

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

• Hudson works as a plumber.

• Hudson is a car salesman.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

• Nicole's car is broken. 

• Nicole is going on vacation.

• Nicole is going shopping.

• Nicole lives in a big city.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that...

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.

• Everett's dad does not shop often.

• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.

• Everett is very young.

Many times, you can infer when someone around you is having a bad day.

• true

• false

What is one inference you can make from looking at this picture? How do you know?

(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.)

Lisa was very nervous about her math test. She studied, but she was not sure that she did well. Today, Mr. Harp gave back the math tests. As he gave Lisa’s test back, he smiled at her. Lisa looked at her paper and a huge smile spread across her face. Make an inference about how Lisa did on her math test. How do you know? (Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.)

I can make an inference without reading the text.

• True

• False

Another word for an "inference" is a...

• sample

• guess

• illustration

• detail

What is one inference you can make from looking at this picture? How do you know?

(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.'