Let’s solve each question one by one by analyzing the clues in each paragraph.
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1. I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.
🔹 Key clues:
- “clean my patient’s teeth”
- “paper bib”
- “shined a light”
- “found one cavity”
- “gave her a toothbrush”
✔ These are all classic activities of a
dentist. Dentists examine teeth, look for cavities, use tools and lights, and often give patients toothbrushes after cleaning.
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Correct answer: dentist
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2. When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson.
🔹 Key clues:
- “pass out papers”
- “set up a game for the kids”
- “read a story and discuss it”
- “bell rings… time for lunch”
- “correct papers and prepare the next lesson”
✔ This describes a typical school day from the perspective of someone who teaches children — a
teacher.
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Correct answer: teacher
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3. I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.
🔹 Key clues:
- “chopping carrots”, “boiling broth”, “herbs”, “soup”
- “hand it to the waiter” → implies working in a kitchen that serves customers
✔ This is clearly describing a
chef preparing food in a restaurant or kitchen.
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Correct answer: chef
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4. Today has been very busy. I replaced a knee and set a broken arm into a cast. Now, I am examining a patient with a sore leg. He may need some medicine. Later, I take off my white coat and stethoscope and relax.
🔹 Key clues:
- “replaced a knee” (surgery)
- “set a broken arm into a cast”
- “examining a patient”
- “may need some medicine”
- “white coat and stethoscope”
✔ All these point to a medical professional — specifically a
doctor. While dentists also wear white coats, they don’t typically replace knees or set broken arms.
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Correct answer: doctor
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5. Before the show I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and get into my costume. Before the curtain rises, I am nervous but eager to begin performing.
🔹 Key clues:
- “practice my lines”
- “look into the mirror and pretend”
- “fix my hair and makeup”
- “get into my costume”
- “curtain rises… begin performing”
✔ This is describing someone preparing for a stage performance — an
actor.
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Correct answer: actor
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
dentist
2.
teacher
3.
chef
4.
doctor
5.
actor
You can check those boxes on your worksheet! 🎯
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences practice worksheet 3rd grade.
