How is drawing a conclusion different from making an inference?

They are close. A conclusion usually puts several clues together to reach a decision, like which animal left a set of tracks and which way it went.

What does it mean to quote accurately from a text?

RL.5.1 and RI.5.1 ask 5th graders to quote the text when they explain what it says and what they infer. The charts ask students to write the clue first, then the inference.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Both sheets have an answer key with sample inferences and conclusions and the multiple choice answers.

What age are conclusions & inferences worksheets for?

These are written for 5th Grade students, roughly ages 10-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these conclusions & inferences worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these conclusions & inferences worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

5th Grade Conclusions & Inferences Worksheets

Q: How many 5th Grade conclusions & inferences worksheets are there?

2 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

Ages 10-11 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable conclusions & inferences worksheets for 5th grade students (Ages 10-11). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

5th Grade Reading Compare and Contrast Conclusions & inferences Clear All

Draw Conclusions in a Text About Animal Tracks in the Snow

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Make Inferences in a Story About a Quiet New Neighbor

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Frequently Asked Questions

An inference is a smart guess. Readers put clues from the text together with what they already know to figure out something the author does not say directly.

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