To solve the problem, we need to analyze each sentence and make inferences about the time of day based on the context provided. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. As George walked down the hall towards his own apartment door, he could smell his neighbors' dinners.
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Context Clues:
- George can smell his neighbors' dinners.
- Dinner is typically eaten in the evening.
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Inference:
- The time of day is likely
evening because people usually cook and eat dinner during this time.
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Answer:
- Time of Day:
Evening
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2. A sound of birds chirping outside of his window, Barry slowly opened his eyes. Then he remembered. Today was the day.
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Context Clues:
- Birds are chirping outside.
- Barry is waking up.
- Birds typically chirp early in the morning.
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Inference:
- The time of day is likely
morning because birds chirp most actively during sunrise or early morning hours.
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Answer:
- Time of Day:
Morning
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3. Frank opened his bedroom door quietly and listened. He heard only the ticking of the old grandfather clock in the hallway. He tiptoed towards the kitchen, thinking about the last piece of pie in the refrigerator.
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Context Clues:
- Frank listens for sounds but only hears the ticking of a grandfather clock.
- He is thinking about eating the last piece of pie.
- The quietness suggests it might be late at night when everyone is asleep.
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Inference:
- The time of day is likely
late at night because it is quiet, and people are typically asleep at this time.
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Answer:
- Time of Day:
Late at Night
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4. Mark sighed. He tried to concentrate on his math problems, but he couldn't help glancing at the clock. Twenty more minutes. Nineteen more minutes. His teacher's voice droned on.
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Context Clues:
- Mark is in class.
- He is counting down the minutes until something (likely the end of class).
- Teachers typically teach during school hours, which are usually in the morning or afternoon.
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Inference:
- The time of day is likely
afternoon because students often have classes in the afternoon, and the description suggests a typical classroom setting.
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Answer:
- Time of Day:
Afternoon
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Final Answers:
1. Time of Day:
Evening
2. Time of Day:
Morning
3. Time of Day:
Late at Night
4. Time of Day:
Afternoon
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Evening} \\
2. & \text{Morning} \\
3. & \text{Late at Night} \\
4. & \text{Afternoon} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade inferencing worksheet.
