Let's solve the
"Drawing Conclusions" worksheet step by step and explain each answer.
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What is "Drawing Conclusions"?
Drawing conclusions means using clues from a story or situation to figure out something that isn’t directly stated. You use what you know and what you read to make a logical guess about what’s likely happening.
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Question 1:
> Laura sat down beside her friend Allie and opened her lunchbox.
> This is probably because:
- [ ] Laura is going to draw a picture.
- [ ] Laura is going to eat lunch.
- [ ] Laura is going to take a nap.
✔ Correct Answer: Laura is going to eat lunch.
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✔ Explanation:
The key clue is that Laura
opened her lunchbox. A lunchbox is used to carry food, especially for eating at school or during breaks. So, it makes the most sense that she is opening it to eat lunch. The other options (drawing a picture or taking a nap) don't match the action of opening a lunchbox.
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Question 2:
> The movie ended and everyone in the audience clapped.
> This is probably because:
- [ ] They wanted to see another movie.
- [ ] The movie was beginning.
- [ ] They all liked the movie.
✔ Correct Answer: They all liked the movie.
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✔ Explanation:
When a movie ends and people clap, it usually shows appreciation or enjoyment. Clapping is a common way to show approval or that you enjoyed something. Since the movie
ended, the idea that it was beginning is incorrect. Wanting to see another movie might be possible, but clapping doesn't directly suggest that. The most logical conclusion is that they liked the movie.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Laura is going to eat lunch.
2.
They all liked the movie.
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These answers are based on
logical reasoning and
context clues — exactly what drawing conclusions is all about!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of drawing conclusions and making inferences worksheet.
