Making Inferences Worksheet
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on developing inferential reading comprehension skills through short passages and questions.
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Read each passage carefully. Then, answer the questions by using clues from the text and what you already know. This is called making an inference!
Passage 1: The Rainy Day
Lily looked out the window. Big, dark clouds filled the sky. She heard a rumbling sound and then saw a flash of light. Her mom closed all the windows. Lily sighed and put her rain boots back in the closet.
1. What kind of weather is happening outside?
2. Why did Lily put her rain boots back in the closet?
Passage 2: The Picnic
The family spread a big blanket on the grass. Mom unpacked sandwiches, fruit, and cookies from a basket. Birds chirped in the trees above them. A gentle breeze made the leaves dance.
3. Where is the family eating?
In a restaurant
At home
Outside in a park
In a car
4. What season do you think it is?
Winter
Spring or Summer
Fall
Any season
Passage 3: The Library
Mark tiptoed into the big room. Rows and rows of books stood on tall shelves. He whispered to his friend, "Do you see the new dinosaur book?" The lady at the front desk smiled quietly at them.
5. Mark and his friend are most likely in a .
6. Why do you think Mark whispered?
Passage 4: The Baker
The smell of fresh bread filled the air. Mr. Puffs dusted flour from his apron. He carefully placed warm, golden croissants in the display case. Soon, customers would arrive for their morning treats.
7. Mr. Puffs is a baker.
True
False
8. It is evening time in the passage.
True
False