Making Inferences in Fiction
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on developing skills in making inferences while reading fictional passages.
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Read each passage carefully. Then, answer the questions by making inferences based on the clues in the text and what you already know. Remember, an inference is an educated guess!
Passage 1: The Mysterious Package
Maya peered out the window, her breath fogging the cold glass. The street was quiet, dusted with fresh snow. A small, brown package sat on her doorstep, tied with a bright red ribbon. There was no return address, and she hadn't ordered anything. Her heart thumped a little faster. Carefully, she opened the door, snatched the package, and hurried back inside, locking the door behind her. The package felt light, but something inside shifted when she shook it gently. A tiny jingle, like miniature bells, echoed from within.
1. How does Maya most likely feel when she sees the package?
Excited and happy
Curious and a little nervous
Angry and confused
Bored and uninterested
2. Based on the description of the package, what might be inside? The package likely contains something and could be a .
3. Why do you think Maya locked the door after bringing the package inside?
Passage 2: The Rainy Day Recess
The rain poured outside, drumming a steady rhythm on the classroom windows. Liam sighed, slumping in his chair. He watched his classmates pull out board games and coloring books. Sarah was already halfway through a drawing of a rainbow unicorn. Ben was setting up a fierce game of checkers. Liam kicked at the leg of his desk, a small frown on his face. He usually loved recess, especially playing soccer on the field. Today, the field was a muddy mess, and his soccer ball sat deflated in his locker.
4. Liam is probably enjoying indoor recess.
True
False
5. What is Liam's favorite activity during recess, and how do you know?
6. You can infer that Liam feels because he usually loves and his is deflated.