Let's go through each question one by one and solve them with explanations. These are inference questions, meaning you need to use clues from the situation or image to make a logical guess.
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1. Grandpop sees that his apple pie is all gone. Moby has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
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Image: A picture of an apple pie.
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Clue: The pie is gone, and Moby has crumbs on his mouth.
Options:
A) Moby ate Grandpa.
B) Moby baked his own apple pie.
C) Moby needs to brush his teeth better.
D) Moby ate Grandpa’s pie.
✔ Correct Answer: D) Moby ate Grandpa’s pie.
Explanation: The pie is missing, and Moby has crumbs on his mouth — this strongly suggests he ate it. Option A is silly (you can't eat a person), B doesn't make sense because there's no evidence Moby baked one, and C is irrelevant to what happened.
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2. Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels?
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Image: A girl with a frowning face, arms crossed, stomping feet.
Options:
A) tearful
B) joyful
C) angry
D) lonely
✔ Correct Answer: C) angry
Explanation: Stomping feet and crossing arms are classic signs of anger or frustration. Her facial expression also shows displeasure. She’s not crying (so not tearful), not smiling (not joyful), and there’s no indication she’s alone or sad in a lonely way.
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3. The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?
Options:
A) Grow thicker fur.
B) Sleep during the day and hunt at night.
C) Build a home out of a cactus.
D) Take a bath in the lake.
✔ Correct Answer: B) Sleep during the day and hunt at night.
Explanation: In hot deserts, animals often avoid the heat by being active at night when it's cooler. Thicker fur would make them hotter (A). Building homes from cacti isn’t realistic (C). Deserts don’t have many lakes, so taking a bath isn’t practical (D).
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4. Many animals in the forest eat insects. Why might one kind of insect look like a stick?
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Image: An insect that resembles a twig or stick.
Options:
A) To warn animals not to eat it
B) To blend in the forest
C) To stand out in the forest
D) To move faster in the trees
✔ Correct Answer: B) To blend in the forest
Explanation: This is camouflage. By looking like a stick, the insect avoids being seen by predators. It’s not warning others (that would be bright colors), nor does it help it move faster. Standing out would make it easier to catch, so that’s the opposite of what it wants.
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5. Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups. Why do you think they stand close together?
Options:
A) To hide from other birds
B) To stay warm
✔ Correct Answer: B) To stay warm
Explanation: Penguins live in extremely cold environments like Antarctica. Standing close together helps them conserve body heat. Hiding from other birds isn’t relevant here — penguins aren’t hiding; they’re huddling for warmth.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
D – Moby ate Grandpa’s pie
2.
C – angry
3.
B – Sleep during the day and hunt at night
4.
B – To blend in the forest
5.
B – To stay warm
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences printable worksheet grade 3.
