Drawing Inferences Worksheet | Primary English Resources - Free Printable

Here’s the solution to the worksheet “What Is My Occupation?” with explanations for each inference:

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1. I have quite an exciting job that allows me to work with lots of exotic animals. I work hard from the early morning to the end of the day because a lot of critics depend on me. I am in charge of feeding animals, cleaning habitats, and making sure all the animals are happy and healthy.

✔ Inference: Zookeeper

🔹 How do I know?
- The person works with “lots of exotic animals” — this rules out typical pet care or farm jobs.
- Responsibilities include “feeding animals, cleaning habitats, and making sure all the animals are happy and healthy” — these are core duties of a zookeeper.
- “A lot of critics depend on me” — this likely refers to visitors (critics = people who observe and judge the zoo experience) who expect the animals to be well cared for.
- The phrase “exciting job” fits the dynamic environment of a zoo.

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2. I am an expert on all there is to know about your teeth! My job is to help you keep your teeth clean and healthy. In addition to your mom and dad, I am also here to remind you to brush and floss your teeth!

✔ Inference: Dentist (or Dental Hygienist)

🔹 How do I know?
- “Expert on all there is to know about your teeth” — clearly points to a dental professional.
- “Help you keep your teeth clean and healthy” — primary goal of dentists and hygienists.
- “Remind you to brush and floss your teeth” — common advice given during dental checkups.
- While both dentists and hygienists fit, “expert on all there is to know” leans slightly more toward dentist, but hygienist is also acceptable since they often give oral hygiene education.

*(Note: For younger students, “dentist” is the most recognizable answer.)*

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3. You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub.

✔ Inference: Plumber

🔹 How do I know?
- “Leaky pipe” — classic plumbing issue.
- “Problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub” — all involve water systems and pipes, which fall under plumbing.
- “Have my phone number around just in case” — implies emergency or repair services, common for plumbers.
- No other occupation specializes in fixing household water fixtures like a plumber does.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Zookeeper — Because the person cares for exotic animals, cleans habitats, and ensures their health — all key zookeeper duties.

2. Dentist (or Dental Hygienist) — Because they are experts on teeth, promote oral hygiene, and remind patients to brush and floss.

3. Plumber — Because they fix leaky pipes and problems with sinks, faucets, and bathtubs — all plumbing-related issues.

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📌 Teaching Tip:
This worksheet teaches inference — drawing conclusions based on clues in the text, not stated directly. Encourage students to underline key phrases and ask: “What job matches ALL these details?”

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