Inference practice worksheet for students to improve reading comprehension skills.

Let’s go through each inference question one by one. We’ll read the short passage, then look at the answer choices and pick the one that makes the most sense based on what’s written — not what we guess or assume.

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Question 1:
> Margie was getting ready to play soccer. She put on her uniform and grabbed her cleats. At the door, she heard her mother call, “Don’t forget your socks!”

What can you infer?

- A) Margie is going to a party.
- B) Margie is playing soccer at school.
- C) Margie forgot something important for soccer.
- D) Margie is excited about going to school.

→ The key clue: Her mom reminds her about socks *after* she’s already dressed in uniform and has cleats. Socks are part of soccer gear. So if Mom had to remind her, it means she probably forgot them. That matches choice C.

Also, nothing says “school” or “party,” so A, B, and D don’t fit as well.

✔ Correct: C

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Question 2:
> Hakim leaned out of the house to see his friend ride by on his bike. He saw his friend wave, but he didn’t wave back because his hands were full of groceries.

What can you infer?

- A) Hakim is sick.
- B) Hakim’s hands are too busy to wave.
- C) Hakim doesn’t like his friend.
- D) Hakim is going to play video games.

→ The text says directly: “he didn’t wave back because his hands were full of groceries.” So the reason is clear — his hands are occupied. That’s exactly what B says.

No mention of being sick, disliking friends, or video games → eliminate A, C, D.

✔ Correct: B

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Question 3:
> Nicole woke up and the window in her room was foggy. She took off her coat and hung it on the hook near the bed. When she stepped outside, she felt cold air hit her face.

What can you infer?

- A) It’s raining.
- B) Nicole’s room is broken.
- C) It’s cold outside.
- D) Nicole lives in a big city.

→ Foggy windows often happen when it’s colder outside than inside (condensation). Also, she took off her coat indoors — maybe she wore it to come in from outside? Then stepping outside, she feels cold air. All clues point to cold weather outside.

Nothing about rain, broken room, or city size → eliminate A, B, D.

✔ Correct: C

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Question 4:
> Everett told his father’s friend to be careful with the glass packing box. “Be careful!” he said. “This box is very fragile.” His father’s friend smiled and said, “You can trust me. I’m great at moving things.”

What can you infer?

- A) Everett thinks his father’s friend is a grocery store worker.
- B) Everett’s dad does not trust his friend.
- C) Everett is worried the box will break.
- D) Everett’s dad is angry at him for shopping.

→ Everett warns the friend twice: “Be careful!” and “very fragile.” That shows concern — he’s worried the box might break. The friend reassures him, which implies Everett’s worry was real.

No mention of grocery work, dad’s feelings, or anger → eliminate A, B, D.

✔ Correct: C

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Final Answer:
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C