Let's solve each question in the "Making Inferences - Story" worksheet step by step. The goal is to
make logical inferences based on the clues provided in each story.
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1. Pia always wakes up early in the morning. She waters the plants, sweeps the floor and puts plates on the table for breakfast. What kind of girl is Pia?
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Clues:
- Wakes up early
- Waters plants
- Sweeps floor
- Sets table for breakfast
These are all
helpful actions — she’s doing chores and preparing for others.
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Options:
a. selfish → No, she’s not only thinking of herself
b. helpful → Yes, she’s helping out at home
c. arrogant → No evidence of pride or superiority
✔ Answer: b. helpful
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2. My sister forgot to bring her phone at work. She usually puts it in her bag and goes to her workplace. What do you think she’s feeling right now?
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Clues:
- Forgot her phone
- It’s important (she usually carries it)
- She might need it for work
People often feel anxious or stressed when they forget something important like a phone.
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Options:
a. worried → Yes, likely concerned about missing calls or work
b. excited → Unlikely, no reason to be excited
c. tired → Not mentioned; not related to energy level
✔ Answer: a. worried
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3. Every Saturday, Mr. Sanchez comes to our house after buying his groceries in the market. He gives us some fruits and candies. What is he showing?
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Clues:
- Comes regularly
- Shares food with the family
- Gives gifts (fruits and candies)
This shows kindness and giving.
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Options:
a. laziness → No, he’s active and generous
b. playfulness → Not shown; no games or jokes
c. generosity → Yes, he’s sharing what he bought
✔ Answer: c. generosity
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4. We have a new bird and put it inside the cage. One morning, the bird went in and out of the cage. What kind of bird is it?
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Clues:
- Bird goes in and out of the cage
- This suggests curiosity or energy
The bird isn’t staying locked in — it explores.
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Options:
a. playful → Yes, it’s curious and active
b. grumpy → No sign of anger or moodiness
c. sleepy → No indication of sleepiness
✔ Answer: a. playful
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5. It was a sunny day and the food was melting. We had to eat it quickly. What were they eating?
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Clues:
- Sunny day → hot weather
- Food is
melting → must be something that melts easily
- Had to eat quickly → because it was softening
Think of foods that melt in heat:
- Sandwich → doesn't melt
- Cake → doesn’t typically melt
- Ice cream → yes, melts fast in sun
Also, image shows an ice cream cart and kids getting ice cream.
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Options:
a. a sandwich → unlikely
b. an ice cream → yes, melts in heat
c. a cake → doesn’t melt like this
✔ Answer: b. an ice cream
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
b. helpful
2.
a. worried
3.
c. generosity
4.
a. playful
5.
b. an ice cream
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Tip for making inferences: Always look for
clues in the story and
use your real-life knowledge to guess what’s happening or how someone feels. The answer isn’t always directly stated — you have to *figure it out*!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making inferences worksheet grade 3.
