Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re looking for the
conclusion — that means: what can we figure out from what happened? What’s the most likely reason or result based on the clues?
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Question 1:
Your mom puts a box of chocolates in your hands and says, “Your father gave me this as an apology.” You know he forgot her birthday last week.
→ So… why did he give her chocolates? Because he messed up (forgot her birthday) and wants to say sorry. The conclusion is: He’s trying to make it up to her.
✔ Conclusion: Your father forgot your mother’s birthday and is apologizing with chocolates.
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Question 2:
You see your friend crying. She says, “Well, it’s just my puppy! I tried to train him but he won’t listen!” Then she shows you chewed-up shoes.
→ Her puppy didn’t listen to training → chewed up shoes → now she’s upset. The conclusion isn’t just “she’s sad” — it’s *why* she’s sad. The puppy caused trouble because it wasn’t trained well.
✔ Conclusion: Her puppy misbehaved because it wasn’t properly trained, which made her upset.
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Question 3:
At school, your cool older brother greets everyone, asks about their day, helps people carry books, etc. Everyone likes being around him.
→ He’s friendly, helpful, kind → people enjoy his company. That’s not random — there’s a pattern. People like him because of how he acts.
✔ Conclusion: People like your brother because he is kind, friendly, and helpful.
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Question 4:
Other students look away when they see someone new in the hall. No one talks to them. They sit alone at lunch.
→ If no one talks to them, looks away, lets them sit alone… that means they’re being ignored or left out. That’s called exclusion.
✔ Conclusion: The other students are excluding or ignoring the new student.
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Question 5:
Georgia raises her hand every time. Teacher calls on Jacob instead. Georgia rolls her eyes and slams her book down.
→ She tried to participate → got skipped → reacted angrily. Her actions show frustration. Why? Because she feels unfair treatment.
✔ Conclusion: Georgia is frustrated because the teacher keeps calling on Jacob instead of her, even though she raises her hand.
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Final Answer:
1. Your father forgot your mother’s birthday and is apologizing with chocolates.
2. Her puppy misbehaved because it wasn’t properly trained, which made her upset.
3. People like your brother because he is kind, friendly, and helpful.
4. The other students are excluding or ignoring the new student.
5. Georgia is frustrated because the teacher keeps calling on Jacob instead of her, even though she raises her hand.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of drawing conclusions and making inferences worksheet.
