Making Inferences

Front

What is most likely Peter’s occupation?

Back

A farmer

Front

What can you infer about the situation where a mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store, and a little girl, around three years old, is sitting in the cart? The girl reaches for a brightly-colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her, causing the girl to cry.

Back

The little girl is frustrated and wanted to keep the box

Front

What can you infer from the situation where a little boy is sitting with his mother in a doctor’s office, leaning against her side, slowly pushing away a cup of water, whimpering, and putting a hand on his neck?

Back

The boy has a sore throat.

Front

What can you infer from this passage? Max stepped up to the plate. He held the bat up and stared intently at the pitcher as he watched several balls fly by. Then, he walked back to the dugout and sat down.

Back

Max struck out

Front

What can you infer from this passage? Every morning, Mr. Anthony gets up early and puts on his uniform. He makes sure his badge is on straight. He walks out to his driveway where his car, with the large lights on its roof, is waiting. He gets into his car and drives to the station.

Back

Mr. Anthony is a police officer

Front

From the passage, you can infer that:

Back

Kevin did not have good grades on his report card.

Front

From the passage, you can infer: Brendan accidentally threw the ball through the window

Back

Brendan accidentally threw the ball through the window

Front

From the passage, you can infer: Karen woke up to bright sunlight, heard traffic and kids yelling, and exclaimed, “Oh, no! It’s 9:00 AM!” She leaped out of bed in a panic.

Back

Karen overslept

Front

Based on the passage, you can infer that Lenora is:

Back

An actress

Front

From the passage: Melissa watched Jason walk down the ramp to the airplane. She waved slowly and began to cry. She had lived next to Jason her entire life and didn’t know what she would do without him. What can you infer?

Back

Jason is moving away