See free Year 4 inference and evidence worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: He wants to keep the letter private/secret.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: before anyone saw it
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: Happy/proud/excited
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: Valid inference with two details.