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Making Inferences
Read between the lines! 8 short passages with inference questions. Free printable PDF with answer key.
8 problems · Standards: RL.3.1 · Difficulty: medium
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 3 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 10 min
What's inside
- 1. Maya put on her raincoat and grabbed her umbrella before going outside. What is the weather most likely like? A) Sunny and hot B) Rainy C) Snowy D) Windy but clear
- 2. Ben's stomach growled loudly during class. He kept looking at the clock and thinking about lunch. How is Ben most likely feeling? A) Tired B) Excited C) Hungry D) Scared
- 3. Sara walked into the kitchen and saw flour on the counter, a mixing bowl, and chocolate chips. Her mom was wearing an apron. What is Sara's mom probably doing? A) Painting a picture B) Baking cookies C) Cleaning the house D) Writing a letter
- 4. Tom heard a loud crash from his sister's room. Then he heard her say, 'Oh no!' in a worried voice. What most likely happened? A) His sister won a prize B) His sister finished her homework C) His sister broke something D) His sister found a lost toy
- 5. Emma packed her bathing suit, a towel, and sunscreen in her bag. She put on her sandals and left with her family. Where is Emma most likely going? A) To the library B) To a swimming pool or beach C) To a movie theater D) To school
- 6. Jake practiced his speech in front of the mirror three times. He kept fixing his collar and taking deep breaths. How is Jake most likely feeling about his speech? A) Bored B) Confident and relaxed C) Nervous D) Angry
Showing 6 of 8 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.
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The free PDF includes all 3 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 8 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: RL.3.1
- Skill: Making inferences from short passages
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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