inferences

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Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it!  He saw Paul staring at him which only made him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future? Options: Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain., Sam will be kicked off of the team., Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake., Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.

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Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.

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What may the reader best infer from the passage? Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could overhear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.

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Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.

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Inference

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Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

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What can you infer about the job Paul might have from taking his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch?

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A construction worker

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When making an inference, the most important thing is...

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

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From the paragraph about Leonardo Da Vinci, what can you infer?

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Da Vinci was a well-known inventor.

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perilous

In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower for the long, perilous journey to America. Many passengers feared for their lives during the powerful thunderstorms. They only had enough food for a few short months. What would happen to them if they were blown off course? It was a time of great concern for everyone on board.

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dangerous

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You can tell that shoes before 1800:

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didn't fit very well

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What does "Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece" suggest?

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He is enjoying his task.

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The Zombie is missing his family and wants to go home.

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The reader cannot make an inference based on this information.