Inferences

Inferences

Multiple Choice

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

• Turner was afraid of falling radio parts

• Turner heard a weather forecast that predicted rain

• Turner was going to trade his umbrella for a bus ticket

• Turner promised himself he would do something silly that morning

Multiple Choice

What logical inference can be made from this sentence: Illegible handwriting does not indicate weakness of character, as even a quick glance at the penmanship of George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or John Kennedy reveals.

• The author believe Washington, Roosevelt and Kennedy were weak leaders

• Handwriting is an important part of a person

• All presidents have poor handwriting

• Washington, Roosevelt, and Kennedy all had handwriting that was difficult to read.

Multiple Choice

Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A construction worker

• A basketball coach

Multiple Choice

What does Inference mean?

• finding details in a story
• Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
• Giving a reason for your answer
• the main idea

Multiple Choice

An INFERENCE is...

• a fact from the story

• A smart guess based on evidence

• a wild guess

• a prediction

Multiple Choice

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses
• made a sandwich
• picked up her umbrella
• put on sandals

Multiple Choice

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:

• were pretty
• didn't look alike
• didn't fit very well

Multiple Choice

 Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

• Nicole's car is broken. 
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole lives in a big city.

Multiple Choice

 Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

• Nicole's car is broken. 
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole lives in a big city.

Multiple Choice

It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

• true
• false

Multiple Choice

A good INFERENCE is...

• a wild guess

• never supported

• supported with evidence

• is hard to find

Multiple Choice

Can you infer the cause of this 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.

Multiple Choice

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.

• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

• He can't wait to break another window.

• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

Multiple Choice

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.

• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

• He can't wait to break another window.

• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.