Let's solve each inference based on the images and sentences provided in the worksheet.
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1. The dog is wagging his tail.
Inference: *The dog is happy.*
✔ This one is already done for you. A wagging tail is a common sign that a dog is happy or excited.
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2. Kate’s ice cream is melting.
Inference: *It is hot outside.*
Explanation:
Ice cream melts when it's warm. Since Kate's ice cream is melting, we can infer that the weather is hot. The sun in the background supports this idea too.
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3. Megan wants to know how much oranges cost.
Inference: *Megan wants to buy some oranges.*
Explanation:
Megan is standing at a fruit stand and asking about the price of oranges. People usually ask prices when they are interested in buying something. So, it's logical to infer that she wants to purchase oranges.
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4. Jeff works in the kitchen.
Inference: *Jeff is a chef.*
Explanation:
Jeff is wearing a chef's hat and holding a frying pan. These are typical signs of someone who works as a chef. While he could be a cook or a worker in a kitchen, the most reasonable inference is that he is a chef.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The dog is happy. *(already given)*
2. It is hot outside.
3. Megan wants to buy some oranges.
4. Jeff is a chef.
These answers are based on logical reasoning from the visual clues and context — which is exactly what making inferences is all about!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making inferences worksheets.
