Let's read this short passage:
Dennis stomped into the house and slammed the door. His mom looked at him and saw that he was scowling.
From what you've read, can you tell if Dennis is angry? Let's look at the clues:
He stomped into the house.
He slammed the door.
He was scowling.
Even though there is nothing on the passage that states, "Dennis is angry," we know from experience that an angry person often stomps, slams, and scowls. What you did there was make an inference.
Making inferences is also known as making logical guesses. You make a conclusion by recalling relevant experiences and connecting these with what you read.
Here are some worksheets that will test your inference-making skill:
Reading 5 - Making inferences (Practice)
Short practice on applying what you know to answer questions based on the passages
Reading 5 - Making inferences (Practice)
Short practice on applying what you know to answer questions based on the passages
Dennis stomped into the house and slammed the door. His mom looked at him and saw that he was scowling.
From what you've read, can you tell if Dennis is angry? Let's look at the clues:
He stomped into the house.
He slammed the door.
He was scowling.
Even though there is nothing on the passage that states, "Dennis is angry," we know from experience that an angry person often stomps, slams, and scowls. What you did there was make an inference.
Making inferences is also known as making logical guesses. You make a conclusion by recalling relevant experiences and connecting these with what you read.
Here are some worksheets that will test your inference-making skill:
Reading 5 - Making inferences (Practice)
Short practice on applying what you know to answer questions based on the passages
Reading 5 - Making inferences (Practice)
Short practice on applying what you know to answer questions based on the passages
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