Let’s go through each paragraph one by one to figure out the person’s occupation and how we know.
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Paragraph 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 critters depend on me. I am in charge of feeding animals, cleaning habitats, and making sure all the animals are happy and healthy.
Clues:
- Works with “exotic animals”
- Feeds them, cleans their habitats
- Makes sure they’re happy and healthy
This sounds like someone who takes care of animals in a zoo or wildlife park.
✔ Occupation: Zookeeper
✔ How we know: The job involves feeding animals, cleaning their homes, and keeping them healthy — classic zookeeper duties.
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Paragraph 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 there to remind you to brush and floss your teeth!
Clues:
- Expert on teeth
- Helps keep teeth clean and healthy
- Reminds kids to brush and floss
This is clearly someone who works on teeth — not a dentist (who fixes problems), but someone who helps prevent problems by teaching hygiene.
✔ Occupation: Dental Hygienist (or sometimes called a Teeth Cleaning Specialist)
✔ How we know: They focus on cleaning teeth and reminding people to take care of them — that’s what dental hygienists do.
*(Note: Some might say “dentist,” but dentists usually fix cavities or do procedures. This person teaches and cleans — more like a hygienist.)*
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Paragraph 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.
Clues:
- Fixes leaky pipes
- Works on sinks, faucets, bathtubs
- Called when there’s a plumbing problem
This is someone who fixes water-related issues in houses.
✔ Occupation: Plumber
✔ How we know: They handle pipes, sinks, faucets, and tubs — exactly what plumbers do.
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Final Answer:
1. Zookeeper — because they feed and care for exotic animals.
2. Dental Hygienist — because they clean teeth and teach brushing/flossing.
3. Plumber — because they fix leaky pipes and plumbing problems.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferential comprehension worksheet.
