HW 5.2 Reading Skills-Making inferences

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

Front

What is happening? Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Back

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Front

Where am I? As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Options: Gas station, Candy store, Grocery store, Shoe store

Back

Candy store

Front

Where is Mike? Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Options: at camp, at a party, on a picnic.

Back

at camp

Front

Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels?

Back

Angry

Front

Grandpa's chocolate cake is missing. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

Back

Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

Front

What can you infer is happening in this picture? Options: The child is happy with his meal, The child is missing a birthday party, The child doesn't like vegetables.

Back

The child doesn't like vegetables.

Front

What inference can you make from this illustration? Options:

It is a sunny, dry day.

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It rained at some point during the day.

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The boy has a pet cat.

Back

It rained at some point during the day.

Front

Infer the cause of the picture: He was not looking where he was going., He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast., His backpack was too heavy., He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

Back

He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

Front

What is wrong with Carol?

Back

She is sick and calling in to work.