Inference With Text Evidence
Grade 3 - Reading - Building Confidence

Read: The seed was dry, so Mia watered it. Which inference is best supported?
- Mia watered a dry seed
- the work was finished
- it was nighttime
Read: Ben wore boots because the path was muddy. Which inference is best supported?
- the work was finished
- the path was muddy
- it was nighttime
Read: The cup tipped over, and juice spread across the table. Which inference is best supported?
- it was nighttime
- the work was finished
- juice spilled
Read: A cold wind blew, so Lee zipped his coat. Which inference is best supported?
- it was nighttime
- Lee felt cold
- the work was finished
Read: The class whispered because the baby was sleeping. Which inference is best supported?
- the work was finished
- it was nighttime
- the baby was sleeping
Read: Nora smiled when her tower stayed up. Which inference is best supported?
- it was nighttime
- Nora was pleased
- the work was finished
Read: The plant bent toward the bright window. Which inference is best supported?
- it was nighttime
- the work was finished
- the plant needed light
Read: Omar packed a towel before walking to the pool. Which inference is best supported?
- it was nighttime
- Omar planned to swim
- the work was finished
Read: The kite dipped when the wind stopped. Which inference is best supported?
- the work was finished
- the kite needed wind
- it was nighttime
Read: Jada reread the page because the directions were tricky. Which inference is best supported?
- the work was finished
- the directions were hard
- it was nighttime