Worksheetsinferences
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?
A doctor
A teacher
A construction worker
A basketball coach
1. Leonardo Da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. Besides being a great artist, he is well-known for his many inventions. He kept notes on all of his ideas. Among his notes were designs for a parachute, a diving suit and a flying machine similar to today’s helicopter.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
Da Vinci was not very talented.
Da Vinci was just a great artist.
Da Vinci painted the “Mona Lisa”
Da Vinci was a well-known inventor.
1. In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower for the long, perilous journey to America. Many passengers feared for their lives during the powerful thunderstorms. They only had enough food for a few short months. What would happen to them if they were blown off course? It was a time of great concern for everyone on board.
From this paragraph, you can infer that the word perilous means:
joyful
simple
dangerous
boring
The Zombie is missing his family and wants to go home.
The reader cannot make an inference based on this information.
A better inference would be that the zombie is tired and needs to sit in the shade so he won't get a sunburn.
One inference could be that he forgot his wallet at home and he is upset with himself. Now he can't stop at Sonic.
