Inference Worksheets | PYP IB Grade 1 - Free Printable

Let's solve each inference question on the worksheet step by step, using evidence from the text and combining it with what we know (common sense or background knowledge). This is a Grade 1 English activity focused on making inferences.

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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.
Since Jerry is usually scared of Tom (as seen in classic cartoons), seeing Tom trapped and unable to move must have made Jerry feel safe and joyful.

✔ Answer: Jerry was happy because Tom couldn’t catch him anymore. He felt safe.

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

Question: Why was Jerry running?

Inference:
Tom is a cat who chases Jerry (the mouse). When Tom sees Jerry running scared, it means Tom is chasing him. So Jerry is running because Tom is after him.

✔ Answer: Jerry was running because Tom was chasing him.

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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. Since it’s a story involving Tom (the cat) and Jerry (the mouse), and cats are often messy animals, especially if they’re not well-behaved, we can infer that Tom, the cat, is the one making the mess.

✔ Answer: The cat (Tom) was dirtying the house.

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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. It's a common tradition. Since it was Selena’s birthday yesterday, it's logical to infer she cut a birthday cake.

✔ Answer: Selena cut a birthday cake yesterday.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Jerry was happy because Tom was stuck in the pipe and couldn't catch him.
2. Jerry was running because Tom was chasing him.
3. The cat (Tom) was dirtying the house.
4. Selena cut a birthday cake yesterday.

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🔍 Explanation:

Making inferences means reading between the lines — using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out something that isn't directly said. For example:
- We don’t say “Jerry is safe,” but we infer it from his happiness.
- We don’t say “Tom chased Jerry,” but we know it from the context.
- We don’t say “Selena had cake,” but we know birthdays involve cakes.

These skills help young readers understand stories better and think critically!

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