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Year 4 Inference and Evidence practice
English · ages 8–9 · Reading comprehension
Learning goal: I can explain an inference and support it with a clear clue.
- 1Infer
'Noah tucked the letter into his pocket before anyone saw it.' What can you infer?
- 2Evidence
Which phrase supports that inference?
- 3Feeling
'Lina's grin grew wider as the results were announced.' How is Lina likely feeling?
- 4Two clues
Use two details from a short passage to explain a character's feeling.
- 5Predict
Predict the next event and support it with evidence.
- 6Alternative
Give another possible inference and explain why it could also fit.
Parent or teacher notes
- Ask the learner to show working or quote evidence only where the task requires it.
- Use the answer guide to identify the exact misconception rather than asking for unnecessary extra writing.
- For extended English tasks, quality and accuracy matter more than length.
Answer and assessment guidance
- 1. He wants to keep the letter private/secret.
- 2. before anyone saw it
- 3. Happy/proud/excited
- 4. Valid inference with two details.
- 5. Plausible evidence-based prediction.
- 6. A plausible alternative with evidence.