Making Inferences

Front

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.

Back

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

Front

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms. It is likely that:

Back

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

Front

Infer what has happened in this picture: airing out stinky feet, foot fungus, ant bite, sunburn and blister.

Back

sunburn and blister

Front

What is wrong with Carol?

Back

She is sick and calling in to work.

Front

What can you infer about Nicole from the scenario where she hails a taxi and asks to be taken to 345 45th Street?

Back

Nicole lives in a large city.

Front

Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. What can you infer about how she feels?

Back

Angry

Front

The aeroplane is _________.

Back

taking off

Front

The girl is _________.

Back

waking up

Front

How does Tom feel when he is yawning and can’t keep his eyes open?

Back

Tired

Front

The sky is dark and you can hear thunder. What should you bring to school?

Back

An umbrella