Here's the solution to the “Drawing Conclusion” worksheet, with explanations for each question:
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1. Story:
*Jade feeds Hank, her hamster, and gives him fresh water. When Hank is asleep, she reads about cats and dogs.*
Options:
- Hank reads many books.
- Jade likes animals very much.
✔ Correct Answer: Jade likes animals very much.
Explanation:
The story tells us that Jade takes care of her hamster (feeds him, gives him water) — which shows she cares for animals. Also, when her hamster is asleep, she reads about *other* animals (cats and dogs). This suggests she’s interested in animals beyond just her pet. So, we can logically
conclude that Jade likes animals very much.
The other option — “Hank reads many books” — is silly because hamsters don’t read! That’s not a conclusion; it’s impossible based on the story.
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2. Story:
*Tim and Neal jump into the water. It is cold! Dennis goes down the slide. “Neal, I like to play in your pool!” Dennis says.*
Options:
- The boys are swimming at Neal’s house.
- Neal and his friends can’t swim well.
✔ Correct Answer: The boys are swimming at Neal’s house.
Explanation:
Dennis says, *“I like to play in your pool!”* — directly addressing Neal. That means the pool belongs to Neal. Also, Tim and Neal are jumping into the water, and Dennis is using the slide — all activities happening at the same place. So, we can conclude they’re at
Neal’s house.
The second option — “Neal and his friends can’t swim well” — isn’t supported. The story doesn’t mention anything about their swimming ability — only that the water is cold. So that’s not a valid conclusion.
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3. Story:
*Nick and Dad hang a note at the store. The note says Lost cat, black with white feet. Nick says to Dad, “I hope he will be found. I miss him so much.”*
Options:
- Nick does not like cats.
- Nick feels sad.
✔ Correct Answer: Nick feels sad.
Explanation:
Nick says, *“I hope he will be found. I miss him so much.”* This clearly shows he’s emotionally attached to the cat and upset that it’s missing. Therefore, we can conclude that
Nick feels sad.
The first option — “Nick does not like cats” — contradicts the story. If he didn’t like cats, he wouldn’t miss one or hope it’s found. So this is the opposite of what the story implies.
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✔ Final Answers to Circle:
1.
Jade likes animals very much.
2.
The boys are swimming at Neal’s house.
3.
Nick feels sad.
These are the best conclusions because they are
logically supported by evidence in the text — not made up or contradicted by it. That’s what “drawing a conclusion” means!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of drawing conclusions worksheet.
