Missing-Word Investigator

Students read four short passages where a key word or phrase is missing and must infer the correct choice using textual evidence. Each passage includes clues embedded in setting, dialogue, and tone that lead to the best answer. By selecting the correct missing detail, students practice drawing conclusions and identifying implied meaning. The relatable scenarios-forgotten lunch items, morning rushes, mysterious packages, and classroom whispers-keep students engaged while sharpening inferencing skills. This worksheet strengthens students’ ability to identify context clues and make logical predictions.

Curriculum-Matched Skills:

Reading Comprehension – Filling in Implied Information

Context Clue Analysis – Determining Meaning

Critical Thinking – Selecting Logical Conclusions

Text Interpretation – Inferring Missing Words

This worksheet is part of our Making Inferences Worksheets collection.