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Making INferences

Victoria Carr

Created by Victoria Carr

10 questions

4th Grade

ELA

Updated Oct 2026

Making INferences is a Grade 4 English reading worksheet that helps students use clues in short situations, descriptions, and a riddle to determine what is implied rather than directly stated. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students infer a character’s situation, identify a likely setting, connect details to an event, and use descriptive clues to solve a riddle, such as recognizing a penny from its head, tail, copper, and number clues. This free printable worksheet gives students focused practice selecting the conclusion best supported by evidence. The varied scenarios—including team selection, travel to school, a camp experience, a desert animal, and a garden setting—help students apply inference skills across familiar contexts instead of relying on one passage type. It is designed for Grade 4 reading instruction, independent practice, review, or a quick comprehension check, and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Making INferences

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
2.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
3.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
4.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
5.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
6.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
7.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
8.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
9.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
10.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
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Making INferences

Total questions: 10

1.
c) Jason was not a very good player.
2.
d) Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
3.
a) at camp
4.
c) penny
5.
b) Candy store
6.
a) Sleep during the day and hunt at night
7.
b) Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
8.
c) She is late for school
9.
b) Maggie lives close to school
10.
c) In the garden

FAQs

What does this Grade 4 inference worksheet cover?

This worksheet covers making inferences from clues in 10 short, multiple-choice reading situations and a riddle. Students use details—such as a helmet in a classroom closet, a character’s rushed morning, or dirt on someone’s glove—to select the conclusion that is best supported, including a person’s situation, location, or likely explanation.

How can I use this worksheet to teach making inferences?

Model how to combine a detail with what students already know before assigning the 10 multiple-choice questions. For example, ask students what the helmet clue suggests about Joanna’s trip, then have them explain which answer is supported and why the other choices are weaker. After students work independently, discuss how setting clues in the camp, candy store, desert, and garden items lead to different inferences.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this inference worksheet?

Students may choose an answer that is possible but not best supported, such as focusing on one attractive detail instead of the strongest clue. Watch for students who miss implied situations in the short scenarios, such as treating a late wake-up as hunger rather than lateness for school, or overlooking the combined sun hat, old shoes, dirty glove, and dirt clues that identify the garden. They may also confuse an inference with a detail stated directly in the text.

How do I assign and grade this inference worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the 10 multiple-choice items for paper practice or online assessment. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this inference worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the short scenarios and answer choices easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the inference questions and multiple-choice format intact.

Where can I find more worksheets from Wayground?

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