Inference Practice

Front

An inference is BEST defined as...

Back

An educated guess

Front

Schema

Back

Background knowledge

Front

Evidence that is directly stated in the text is...

Back

Explicit

Front

To make a logical inference, you combine...
Options: Prior Knowledge & Schema, Clues & Evidence, Text Evidence & Pictures, Schema & Evidence

Back

Schema & Evidence

Front

Evidence that is implied is called...

Back

Implicit

Front

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

Back

Violet is shy.

Front

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week.  Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade.  Her teacher handed Tiffany her test.  Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that...

• Tiffany got a good grade.
• Tiffany is tired.
• Tiffany got a bad grade.
• Tiffany is annoyed.

Back

Tiffany got a bad grade.

Front

What is Alison looking for?

Back

Her keys

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

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Candy store

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Grocery store

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Shoe store

Back

Candy store

Front

What can you infer from Chloe's situation: Chloe feels horrible. Her throat is so sore that she can barely swallow. Her head hurts, her body aches and she has a fever. "Today is supposed to be special. It's not going to be a very fun birthday this year," she thinks, when she hears her mom calling the doctor's office.

Back

Chloe will have to go to the doctor on her birthday.