Name: ________________________________
Inferences Worksheet 2
Directions: Read each passage and then respond to the questions. Each question will ask you to make
a logical inference based on textual details. Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and
plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell
asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school
the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can
in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces
of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
1. Why is Kyle distraught? __________________________________________________________
How do you know this?
2. Why does Kyle put the report card in a soup can? ________________________________________
How do you know this?
3. Was Kyle’s report card good or bad and why was it like that? ______________________________
How do you know this?
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and
her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…”
And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message
was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back
from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
4. What relationship do John and Anastasia have? _________________________________________
Why do you feel this way?
5. Why is Anastasia sad? _____________________________________________________________
How do you know this?
