Inference Practice

Front

When making an inference, the most important thing is...
Options: What you know about the topic, The topic of the text, The characters in the text, Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Back

Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Front

An inference is...

Back

Text evidence + what you know

Front

"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." What can you infer about Troy from this statement? Options: Troy enjoys public speaking, Troy is nervous, Troy is an actor, Troy has food poisoning

Back

Troy is nervous

Front

It is very hot during the day. At night, it is much cooler. It hardly ever rains, so the rocky ground is very dry. Plants with prickly spines called cacti, grow all around. Jackrabbits, roadrunners, and tarantulas can live here. But not all plants and animals are suited to this climate. What is this place likely to be?

Back

This is a desert

Front

What is an inference?

Back

A reasonable guess that must make sense

Front

What can you infer is wrong with Carol?

Back

She is sick and calling in to work.

Front

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
Options: Jason was the best player., Caitlin wanted Jason on her team., Jason was not a very good player., Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Back

Jason was not a very good player.

Front

What is happening?

Back

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Front

What can you infer is happening in this picture?

Back

The child is dissatisfied with his meal

Front

What can you infer from this image?

Back

The boy is celebrating his fourth birthday.