Making an inference and drawing a conclusion are very similar skills.

To make good inferences you need to...

Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.

What word can be used to describe Tim?

Leah's mother ices the cake. She puts eight candles on the cake. After she sets the cake on the table, everyone sings to Leah. The lit candles make her face glow. Leah blows out the candles and smiles.

What can you infer about what day it is?

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.

Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

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?

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?

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?

"Jessica called Amy on Wednesday after school and told her she would be available to work on their school project after dinner. After dinner, Amy rode her bike over to Jessica's house. When Amy arrived she rang the bell, but there was no answer. Amy got back on her bike and went home."

What has Amy concluded?