Inferences Worksheet

What type of job does Paul do? How do you know this?

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Answer: A dirty or labor-intensive job like construction or farming.
Evidence: “Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch” and wore “dusty overalls.”

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Describe Alice: What in the text supports your description?

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Answer: She is very clean, organized, and strict about cleanliness.
Evidence: She leaves a garbage bag tied every morning and requires Paul to shower before dinner.

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What relationship do Paul and Alice have? Why do you feel this way?

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Answer: Husband and wife.
Evidence: Paul follows household routines set by Alice, eats dinner with her, and respects her expectations, indicating a close domestic relationship.

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Why is Max upset? How do you know this?

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Answer: Because it is raining and he cannot go outside to fly his kite.
Evidence: “Max stared blankly out the window... Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs.”

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What was Mom planning on doing today? What in the text supports your description?

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What happened to the window? How do you know this?

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Why did Tommy leave? What in the text supports your description?

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Why is today a special day? What in the text supports your idea?

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Which boy does Veronica like? What in the text supports your idea?

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Why did Bartleby run? What in the text supports your idea?

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Answer: He was nervous or embarrassed because his special card for Veronica didn’t fit in the mailbox.
Evidence: “He blushed and tried to put it in... but it wouldn’t quite fit... then ran off.”

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