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Inferencing Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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📖 Reading Passages

Passage 1: Sarah rushed into the kitchen and grabbed her lunchbox from the counter. She glanced at the clock and her eyes widened. "Mum, where are my school shoes?" she called out frantically. Her mother pointed towards the laundry room whilst holding Sarah's freshly ironed school uniform.

Passage 2: The old lighthouse keeper climbed the spiral stairs for what he knew would be the last time. Tomorrow, the automated system would take over, and his forty years of service would come to an end. He paused at the top, looking out at the rocky coastline where he had guided countless ships to safety through storms and fog.

Passage 3: Jake's hands trembled as he held the envelope. His name was printed clearly on the front in the university's official letterhead. His parents sat quietly at the kitchen table, watching him. He had worked so hard for his final exams, spending months studying every night. This letter would determine his future.

Passage 4: The small café was unusually quiet for a Saturday morning. Empty tables sat with chairs stacked on top, and the "CLOSED" sign hung crookedly in the window. Mrs. Chen stood behind the counter, packing the last of the coffee cups into boxes. After thirty years of serving the community, rising rent costs had finally forced her to close her beloved business.

Passage 5: Emma carefully adjusted the microphone and looked out at the sea of faces in the auditorium. Her speech cards were damp from her sweaty palms, and her heart was beating so loudly she was sure everyone could hear it. The principal had just announced her name, and polite applause filled the room as she stepped forward to accept her award.

🤔 Inference Questions - Part A

1. Based on Passage 1, what can you infer about what time of day it is?

Early morning before school

Afternoon after school

Late evening

Weekend morning

2. What can you infer about the lighthouse keeper's feelings in Passage 2?
3. In Passage 3, what is most likely in the envelope Jake is holding?

A birthday card

University admission results

A job application

A bill

4. What can you infer about Mrs. Chen's situation in Passage 4?
5. Based on Passage 5, what type of award is Emma most likely receiving?

Sports achievement

Academic excellence

Music performance

Art competition

🧠 Inference Questions - Part B

6. What evidence from Passage 1 suggests that Sarah might be running late?
7. How do you think the lighthouse keeper feels about technology replacing him? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
8. What can you infer about Jake's character based on the details in Passage 3?

He is hardworking

He is nervous about results

He cares about his education

He is confident about success

9. What does the phrase "rising rent costs had finally forced her to close" suggest about Mrs. Chen's decision?
10. Explain what you can infer about Emma's personality from Passage 5. Give at least two character traits and explain your reasoning.

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