ISEE Primary 4 Reading

ISEE Primary 4 Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension skills through engaging texts and questions tailored for fourth graders.

Finding the Main IdeaUnderstanding DetailsMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Identifying Author’s PurposeComparing and ContrastingUnderstanding Cause and EffectDrawing Conclusions
Reading for FunUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeTalking About What You Read
Skimming and ScanningAnswering Multiple-Choice QuestionsFinding Proof in the Text
Finding the Main Ide...Understanding Detail...Making InferencesUnderstanding Vocabu...Identifying Author’s...Comparing and Contra...Understanding Cause ...Drawing ConclusionsReading for FunUsing Reading Skills...Talking About What Y...Skimming and Scannin...Answering Multiple-C...Finding Proof in the...
Basic Concepts

Making Inferences

What Does It Mean to Infer?

Sometimes, authors don’t tell you everything directly. Making an inference means using clues from the story and what you already know to fill in the blanks.

How to Make Inferences

  • Look for hints in the text.
  • Think about your own experiences.
  • Combine clues and knowledge to figure out what isn’t said.

Why It’s Important

Inferences help you become a detective while you read! You understand stories and characters even better.

Real-World Connection

If you see your friend with a big smile and a trophy, you can infer they won something, even if they don’t say it.

Examples

  • A character is wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella. You infer it’s raining.

  • The main character’s stomach growls at lunchtime. You infer they are hungry.

In a Nutshell

Inferences are smart guesses based on clues in the text.

Key Terms

Inference
A conclusion you make using clues from the text and your own knowledge.
Clue
A hint or piece of information that helps solve a puzzle or answer a question.
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Understanding Vocabulary in Context