Problem: Solve the inferences for each passage.
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Passage A
Tammy was scared that she’d miss her exam, so she hastily got ready. She rushed to the car and left behind her water bottle.
1.
Tammy lived far from school.
2.
Tammy was late for school.
3.
Tammy didn’t like school.
4.
Tammy hated exams.
Explanation:
- The key details are:
- Tammy was scared of missing her exam.
- She rushed to the car.
- She left behind her water bottle.
- These actions suggest urgency and a sense of being late rather than dislike or hatred for school or exams.
- There is no mention of how far Tammy lives from school, so we cannot infer that she lives far away.
Correct Inference:
Tammy was late for school.
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Passage B
Rick stood in a bus for twenty minutes. He finally got a seat, but he saw an old man boarding the bus. He gave his seat to the old man.
1.
Rick is foolish for giving his seat away.
2.
Rick did not like the seat.
3.
Rick is kind and helpful.
4.
Rick did not like the bus.
Explanation:
- The key details are:
- Rick stood for twenty minutes before getting a seat.
- When an old man boarded the bus, Rick gave up his seat.
- Giving up a hard-earned seat to an elderly person shows kindness and consideration.
- There is no indication that Rick disliked the seat or the bus; his action reflects generosity.
Correct Inference:
Rick is kind and helpful.
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Passage C
Tom’s dad was working late last night. There was an emergency case he had to attend to. There was an accident in the city, so he had to rush immediately.
1.
Tom’s dad is a busy man.
2.
Tom is a doctor.
3.
Tom is tired.
4.
Tom’s dad is a doctor.
Explanation:
- The key details are:
- Tom’s dad worked late.
- He attended an emergency case related to an accident.
- This suggests that Tom’s dad is likely a professional who deals with emergencies, such as a doctor or paramedic.
- There is no information about Tom himself (e.g., whether he is tired or a doctor).
Correct Inference:
Tom’s dad is a doctor.
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Passage D
Eve and her sister play together, eat together, and are always seen together. One can see Eve holding her sister and carrying her on her back.
1.
Eve’s sister is very young.
2.
Eve is very young.
3.
Eve is in school.
4.
Eve’s sister is in school.
Explanation:
- The key details are:
- Eve and her sister do everything together.
- Eve is seen holding and carrying her sister on her back.
- Carrying someone on one's back strongly implies that the person being carried is very young and unable to walk independently.
- There is no direct evidence to suggest that either Eve or her sister is in school.
Correct Inference:
Eve’s sister is very young.
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Final Answers:
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A: Tammy was late for school.
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B: Rick is kind and helpful.
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C: Tom’s dad is a doctor.
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D: Eve’s sister is very young.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{A: 2, B: 3, C: 4, D: 1}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inference worksheet 4.
