Clue-Based Conclusions Answer Key

This worksheet guides students through two short stories where they must infer meaning from subtle textual clues. Instead of directly stated answers, students rely on tone, actions, and descriptive hints to understand why characters behave as they do. The passages offer strong emotional cues-rushing to catch a bus, performing nervously onstage-to help students interpret motivation and mood. Each question encourages readers to justify their thinking, building inference skills and evidence-based reasoning. The relatable scenarios make it easy for students to connect with the characters and draw logical conclusions. This worksheet is ideal for practicing deep comprehension and critical reading.

Curriculum-Matched Skills:

Reading Comprehension – Making Textual Inferences

Evidence-Based Reasoning – Supporting Answers with Clues

Character Analysis – Interpreting Feelings & Motivations

Critical Thinking – Drawing Logical Conclusions

This worksheet is part of our Making Inferences Worksheets collection.