Inferences

Front

What can the reader infer is happening?

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

Back

Keller is moving to California with his family.

Front

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley." We can infer that…

Back

Riley was not a very good player.

Front

Where is Mrs. Kersten likely to be based on her actions: munching on lunch, walking laps, and chatting with kids?

Back

She is in the cafeteria.

Front

The boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

Back

The boy missed his bus.

Front

What can you infer by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I know my lines by heart, but what if I mess up and it's silent? I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Saige.

Back

Saige is somewhat nervous.

Front

Abigail was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Abigail entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Abigail put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can infer that it is...

Dinnertime

,

Bedtime

,

Time for School

,

Playtime

Back

Dinnertime

Front

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Albert?

Back

Losing his job made Albert upset.

Front

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:
- Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.
- Your own imagination and ignore the text.
- Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.
- None of the above.

Back

Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

Front

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

Back

They like music.

Front

What will Gavin most likely do next?

Back

Go and search for the wrapping paper by himself.