Drawing Conclusions worksheet for reading comprehension practice.
Worksheet titled "Drawing Conclusions" with four scenarios and questions to practice making inferences.
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Thank you for sharing the image. This is a worksheet titled “Drawing Conclusions” — a critical thinking exercise designed to help students practice inferring information that is not directly stated, based on clues in the text.
Let’s go through each scenario one by one and draw logical conclusions, then explain what “clues” support those conclusions.
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> What conclusion can you draw about the time of year?
✔ Conclusion: It is likely winter or early spring, possibly during flu season or when contagious illnesses are common.
> What clues told you this?
- The phrase “ill for eight weeks” suggests a prolonged illness — not a common cold, but something like the flu, mononucleosis, or even recovery from surgery.
- Illnesses that last 8 weeks often occur in colder months (winter/early spring) when people are indoors more, spreading germs.
- Also, missing “a lot” implies school or work — so it’s likely during the academic year (September–June), making winter/spring most probable.
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✔ Conclusion: Mario was sick with a fever.
> What clues told you this?
- The doctor “took his temperature” — this is typically done when someone has a suspected fever.
- The doctor “gave him some medicine” — this implies treatment for an illness.
- Together, these actions strongly suggest Mario had a fever or infection requiring medical attention.
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✔ Conclusion: Sally is gardening — she is likely growing plants for beauty (flowers) and/or food (vegetables).
> What clues told you this?
- “Planted some flowers and vegetables” — direct evidence of gardening.
- “Watered them” — ongoing care for plants.
- “Sally dug in the dirt” — preparing soil or planting — another gardening activity.
- All activities point to intentional plant cultivation.
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✔ Conclusion: Zesty’s favorite game is basketball (or a similar game involving shooting a ball through a hoop).
> What clues told you this?
- “Has a ball in her hand” — typical for basketball.
- “Trying to get the ball through the hoop” — this is the primary objective in basketball.
- “Favorite game” — implies she enjoys this activity regularly.
- No other common game involves both a ball and a hoop in this context.
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## ✔ Final Summary Table:
| Scenario | Conclusion | Clues Supporting Conclusion |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Likely winter/early spring (flu season) | Ill for 8 weeks; missing a lot → academic year + sickness common in cold months |
| 2 | Mario had a fever or illness | Doctor took temp + gave medicine → signs of sickness |
| 3 | Sally is gardening | Planted flowers/veggies, watered, dug in dirt → all gardening tasks |
| 4 | Zesty’s favorite game is basketball | Ball + hoop → classic basketball setup |
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## 💡 Teaching Tip:
This worksheet teaches inference — using explicit details to figure out implied meaning. Encourage students to ask: *“What does this detail tell me that isn’t directly said?”* That’s the heart of drawing conclusions!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or extension activities! 🌟
Let’s go through each scenario one by one and draw logical conclusions, then explain what “clues” support those conclusions.
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1. Todd is ill for eight weeks. He knows he will miss a lot.
> What conclusion can you draw about the time of year?
✔ Conclusion: It is likely winter or early spring, possibly during flu season or when contagious illnesses are common.
> What clues told you this?
- The phrase “ill for eight weeks” suggests a prolonged illness — not a common cold, but something like the flu, mononucleosis, or even recovery from surgery.
- Illnesses that last 8 weeks often occur in colder months (winter/early spring) when people are indoors more, spreading germs.
- Also, missing “a lot” implies school or work — so it’s likely during the academic year (September–June), making winter/spring most probable.
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2. Doctor: He took his temperature and gave him some medicine. What conclusion can you draw about Mario?
✔ Conclusion: Mario was sick with a fever.
> What clues told you this?
- The doctor “took his temperature” — this is typically done when someone has a suspected fever.
- The doctor “gave him some medicine” — this implies treatment for an illness.
- Together, these actions strongly suggest Mario had a fever or infection requiring medical attention.
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3. She planted some flowers and vegetables. She also watered them. Sally dug in the dirt. What conclusion can you draw about Sally?
✔ Conclusion: Sally is gardening — she is likely growing plants for beauty (flowers) and/or food (vegetables).
> What clues told you this?
- “Planted some flowers and vegetables” — direct evidence of gardening.
- “Watered them” — ongoing care for plants.
- “Sally dug in the dirt” — preparing soil or planting — another gardening activity.
- All activities point to intentional plant cultivation.
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4. Zesty is playing her favorite game. She has a ball in her hand and is trying to get the ball through the hoop. What conclusion can you draw about Zesty’s favorite game?
✔ Conclusion: Zesty’s favorite game is basketball (or a similar game involving shooting a ball through a hoop).
> What clues told you this?
- “Has a ball in her hand” — typical for basketball.
- “Trying to get the ball through the hoop” — this is the primary objective in basketball.
- “Favorite game” — implies she enjoys this activity regularly.
- No other common game involves both a ball and a hoop in this context.
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## ✔ Final Summary Table:
| Scenario | Conclusion | Clues Supporting Conclusion |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Likely winter/early spring (flu season) | Ill for 8 weeks; missing a lot → academic year + sickness common in cold months |
| 2 | Mario had a fever or illness | Doctor took temp + gave medicine → signs of sickness |
| 3 | Sally is gardening | Planted flowers/veggies, watered, dug in dirt → all gardening tasks |
| 4 | Zesty’s favorite game is basketball | Ball + hoop → classic basketball setup |
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## 💡 Teaching Tip:
This worksheet teaches inference — using explicit details to figure out implied meaning. Encourage students to ask: *“What does this detail tell me that isn’t directly said?”* That’s the heart of drawing conclusions!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or extension activities! 🌟
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of drawing conclusions worksheet.
