Drawing Inferences

Front

Before the 1800's, people had shoes of just one shape for both feet. What can you infer about these shoes?

Back

They didn't fit very well.

Front

What is an inference?

Back

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

Front

Where am I? As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Options: A restaurant, A store, An ice cream shop, A candy store

Back

An ice cream shop

Front

Where am I? I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.

Back

The hair salon

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

How does he feel and why does he feel this way? Options: Scared because he can't find his mother., Sad because he can't find any eggs., Angry because he is wet., Upset because he is cold, plus an ant bit him.

Back

Sad because he can't find any eggs.

Front

What is wrong with Carol?

Back

She is sick and calling in to work.

Front

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat? Options: Bryan had to feed his pet every day., Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school., It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days., Bryanʼs pet never bites.

Back

It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

Front

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball? Options: Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day., Suzy looks forward to her basketball games., Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game., Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

Back

Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

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.