Inference Worksheet 2: The Empty Playground
Infer the reason behind an event using evidence in the text.
The Empty Playground
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Read the passage, then answer the questions.
- 0The Empty Playground
On Saturday afternoon, the playground was empty. The swings hung still and a single scooter lay on its side near the gate. Dark clouds were gathering over the rooftops, and a low rumble rolled across the sky.
A boy ran past with his hood up, clutching a soccer ball under his jacket. “Hurry!” he shouted back to someone unseen.
- 1Why was the playground empty? A A storm was coming B It was too hot C It was night
- 2What clue shows the weather was changing?
- 3Why did the boy hide the ball under his jacket?
- 4What will probably happen next? A It will rain B The playground will fill with children C It will snow
- 5Why do you think the scooter was left behind?
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Answer key — Sheet A (5 answers)
- 1. A – A storm was coming
- 2. Dark clouds and a rumble in the sky.
- 3. To keep it dry.
- 4. A – It will rain
- 5. Someone left in a hurry.
About this skill
Say 'I think… because…' for every answer.
How to teach it
- Read the passage twice: once for meaning, once for detail.
- Underline the words that prove each answer.
- Say your answer in a full sentence.
Mistakes to watch for
- Answering from opinion rather than evidence in the text.
