Here are the inferences for each sentence based on the clues provided:
1. Jill put on her pajamas and brushed her teeth.
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Clues: Pajamas are worn for sleeping. Brushing teeth is part of a bedtime routine.
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Inference: Jill is getting ready for bed.
2. Jim headed out with his tackle box and rod.
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Clues: A "rod" usually refers to a fishing rod, and a "tackle box" holds fishing gear.
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Inference: Jim is going fishing.
3. The chrysalis began to shake and quiver.
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Clues: A chrysalis is the stage where a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Shaking means something is happening inside.
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Inference: A butterfly is about to come out.
4. The baby birds chirped and opened their mouths.
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Clues: Baby birds open their mouths wide when they want food from their parents.
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Inference: The baby birds are hungry and want to be fed.
5. The bird went in and out of the birdhouse.
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Clues: Birds build nests in birdhouses to lay eggs and raise babies. Going in and out suggests it is busy taking care of something.
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Inference: The bird is building a nest or feeding its babies.
6. Hannah opened up her umbrella just in time!
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Clues: Umbrellas are used to keep dry when water falls from the sky. "Just in time" implies she stopped herself from getting wet.
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Inference: It started to rain.
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Final Answer:
1. Jill is getting ready for bed.
2. Jim is going fishing.
3. A butterfly is about to emerge from the chrysalis.
4. The baby birds are hungry and waiting to be fed.
5. The bird is likely feeding its babies or tending to its nest.
6. It started to rain.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making inferences worksheet 2nd grade.
