Let's solve the "Making Inferences" task step by step based on the passage and image provided.
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Passage:
> Nina called to her dog, "Benji, here boy!" He bounded up to her and gave a stubborn lick.
> "Hey!" she said smiling. "You know when time it is don't you, boy?" She gave him a scratch and walked towards the door. Benji stopped at the coat rack and whined.
> "Oh, good boy," said Nina, as she reached for the leash. "I'll be back without you Benji!"
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Task 1: What are Nina and Benji going to do?
Inference:
Nina is going to go somewhere outside, probably for a walk or an outing, but
she is not taking Benji with her.
Evidence from the text:
- Nina calls Benji, and he responds eagerly.
- She says, “You know when time it is don’t you, boy?” — suggesting this is a routine.
- She walks toward the door, Benji whines at the coat rack (where leashes are usually kept).
- Then Nina says, “I’ll be back without you Benji!” — clearly indicating she’s leaving *without* the dog.
So,
Nina is going out for a short trip (like walking, running errands, etc.), and
Benji is staying home.
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Task 2: What tells you this?
Answer:
The key clue is in the last sentence:
> “I’ll be back without you Benji!”
This directly tells us that Nina is going somewhere but will not take Benji with her. Also, Benji’s behavior — stopping at the coat rack and whining — shows he expects to go with her, which makes his disappointment clear. But Nina’s words confirm she’s leaving him behind.
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Draw a picture of what you think Nina and Benji did next...
Suggested drawing idea:
- Draw Nina putting on her coat and grabbing a leash, standing by the door.
- Benji sitting sadly by the coat rack, looking up at her with a disappointed expression.
- Maybe show Nina saying goodbye and stepping outside, while Benji watches from inside.
Alternatively:
- Nina might be holding keys or a bag, showing she’s leaving.
- Benji could be lying down, tail drooping, waiting for her return.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. What are Nina and Benji going to do?
Nina is going out for a short trip (like a walk or errand), but she is not taking Benji with her. Benji stays home.
2. What tells you this?
Nina says, “I’ll be back without you Benji!” This shows she is leaving and won’t take him. Benji’s reaction (whining at the coat rack) also suggests he expects to go, but Nina confirms he can’t.
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This activity teaches
inference skills — using clues in the story and pictures to understand what characters are thinking or doing, even if it’s not directly stated.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inference worksheet 3 answers.
