Inference Worksheets | PYP IB Grade 1 - Free Printable

Let's solve each inference question on the worksheet step by step. The goal is to make an inference — that means using what you know (background knowledge) and evidence from the text to figure out something that isn't directly stated.

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1. Jerry was very happy when he saw Tom got stuck in the pipe.

Question: What did Jerry see that made him happy?

Inference:
Jerry saw Tom stuck in the pipe, and since Tom is usually chasing Jerry, Jerry is probably happy because Tom can’t catch him now.
👉 Inference: Jerry was happy because Tom couldn’t chase him anymore.

> ✔ Reasoning: From the text, we know Jerry was happy when Tom got stuck. We know from common knowledge (especially if this is based on *Tom and Jerry*) that Tom tries to catch Jerry. So, if Tom is stuck, Jerry feels safe and happy.

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2. Tom was very happy to see Jerry running all over the house scared.

Question: Why was Jerry running?

Inference:
Jerry was running because Tom was chasing him. Tom is happy to see Jerry scared, which suggests Tom likes scaring or chasing Jerry.
👉 Inference: Jerry was running because Tom was chasing him.

> ✔ Reasoning: The text says Tom is happy to see Jerry running scared. That implies Tom caused Jerry to run. This fits with the typical cat-and-mouse dynamic.

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3. Dad was upset seeing the cat dirty the house.

Question: Who was dirtying the house?

Inference:
The sentence says "the cat" dirtying the house. So, it must be the cat.
👉 Inference: The cat was dirtying the house.

> ✔ Reasoning: The text clearly states “the cat dirty the house.” So the inference is straightforward — the cat is the one making a mess.

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4. It was Selena's birthday yesterday.

Question: What did Selena cut yesterday?

Inference:
On birthdays, people usually cut a cake. Since it was Selena’s birthday yesterday, she likely cut a birthday cake.
👉 Inference: Selena cut a birthday cake yesterday.

> ✔ Reasoning: We know from general knowledge that birthday celebrations often include cutting a cake. The text tells us it was her birthday, so it's logical to infer she cut a cake.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Jerry was happy because Tom couldn’t chase him anymore.
2. Jerry was running because Tom was chasing him.
3. The cat was dirtying the house.
4. Selena cut a birthday cake yesterday.

These answers combine text evidence with common sense to make logical inferences — exactly what the worksheet is teaching!