Inference With Text Evidence

Grade 3 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. Read this first

   Numbered reading texts

   Text 1: Eli stood at home plate. His hands shook on the bat. He kept looking at the crowd. His mom waved from the bleachers.

   Text 2: Coach Ray walked over. He put a hand on Eli's shoulder and smiled. "Just watch the ball," he said.

   Text 3: The first pitch flew past. Eli did not swing. He bit his lip.

   Text 4: Eli took a deep breath. This time he kept his eyes on the ball.

   Text 5: Crack! The ball sailed over second base. Eli dropped the bat and ran.

   Text 6: His team jumped up and down. Mia shouted his name over and over. Coach Ray clapped his hands.

   Text 7: Eli reached first base. He was out of breath, but he was grinning.

   Text 8: After practice, Eli asked Coach Ray to pitch to him again. The sun was going down, but he did not care.

   Text 9: Coach Ray laughed. He carried the bucket of balls back to the pitcher's mound.

   Text 10: That night, Eli set his bat by the door, ready for the next game. He fell asleep smiling.

2. 1.

   Use Text 1. How does Eli feel?

   • nervous
   • angry
   • bored
3. 2.

   Use Text 2. Why does Coach Ray smile at Eli?

   • to tell Eli to go home
   • to help Eli feel calm
   • to show Eli the scoreboard
4. 3.

   Use Text 3. Which clue shows Eli is upset with himself?

   • He cheered loudly.
   • He waved to his mom.
   • He bit his lip.
5. 4.

   Use Text 4. What is Eli trying to do?

   • talk to his friends
   • focus on hitting the ball
   • leave the game early
6. 5.

   Use Text 5. What can you tell about Eli's swing?

   • The ball rolled to the pitcher.
   • He hurt his arm.
   • He hit the ball hard.
7. 6.

   Use Text 6. How does Eli's team feel?

   • tired
   • excited
   • sad
8. 7.

   Use Text 7. Which clue shows Eli is happy?

   • he began to cry
   • Eli reached first base
   • he was grinning
9. 8.

   Use Text 8. Why does Eli ask for more pitches?

   • He wants to be the coach.
   • He wants more practice hitting.
   • He is tired of baseball.
10. 9.

    Use Text 9. What will Coach Ray probably do next?

    • send Eli home
    • pitch more balls to Eli
    • take a long nap
11. 10.

    Use Text 10. How does Eli feel about the next game now?

    • He wants to quit the team.
    • He is looking forward to it.
    • He forgot about it.