Let's solve each question one by one and explain the reasoning behind the correct answer. This worksheet is about
making inferences — using clues from the story or picture to understand something that isn't directly stated.
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1. Pia always wakes up early in the morning. She waters the plants, sweeps the floor and puts plates on the table for breakfast. What kind of girl is Pia?
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a. selfish → No, because she’s doing things for others (helping with chores).
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b. helpful → Yes! She does tasks that help her family and home.
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c. arrogant → No, there's no sign of pride or superiority.
✔ Correct answer: b. helpful
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Explanation: Pia performs helpful household duties, which shows she cares about others and contributes positively.
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2. My sister forgot to bring her phone at work. She usually puts it in her bag and goes to her workplace. What do you think she’s feeling right now?
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a. worried → Yes! Forgetting something important like a phone at work can cause concern.
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b. excited → Unlikely; forgetting your phone isn’t typically exciting.
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c. tired → Not mentioned; no clue about fatigue.
✔ Correct answer: a. worried
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Explanation: Since she *usually* brings her phone, forgetting it is unusual and likely stressful — especially if she needs it for work.
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3. Every Saturday, Mr. Sanchez comes to our house after buying his groceries in the market. He gives us some fruits and candies. What is he showing?
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a. laziness → No, he’s actively giving gifts, not avoiding work.
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b. playfulness → Not really; giving food isn’t necessarily playful.
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c. generosity → Yes! Sharing food with others is a kind, generous act.
✔ Correct answer: c. generosity
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Explanation: Mr. Sanchez shares what he bought, showing kindness and willingness to give to others.
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4. We have a new bird and put it inside the cage. One morning, the bird went in and out of the cage. What kind of bird is it?
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a. playful → Yes! The bird is exploring freely, going in and out — this shows curiosity and playfulness.
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b. grumpy → No clue about mood; behavior seems curious, not angry.
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c. sleepy → No indication of sleepiness; it’s active.
✔ Correct answer: a. playful
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Explanation: The bird’s movement suggests it’s energetic and curious, not bored or grumpy.
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5. It was a sunny day and the food was melting. We had to eat it quickly. What were they eating?
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a. a sandwich → Sandwiches don’t melt easily in the sun.
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b. an ice cream → Yes! Ice cream melts quickly in the sun.
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c. a cake → Cake doesn’t melt like ice cream.
✔ Correct answer: b. an ice cream
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Explanation: The key clue is “melting” — only ice cream would melt in the heat on a sunny day.
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✔ Final Answers:
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b. helpful
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a. worried
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c. generosity
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a. playful
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b. an ice cream
These answers are based on logical inference from the details provided in each story and image.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade inference worksheet.
