Inferences

Inferences

by REGIS EVANOV

INFERENCE:

A Conclusion or Idea reached on the basis of evidence and logic.

Multiple Choice

As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!

Go ahead. Infer.

• A Car ends up in the ocean.

• They are at a carwash.

• This occurs in a kitchen.

• They are in a convertible.

Multiple Choice

You look out your bedroom window. The maple tree in the front yard shivers in a light breeze, and you notice that the green leaves now have a red trim.

• It's cold outside.

• Fall is beginning.

• Spring is beginning.

• They are in Vermont.

Multiple Choice

A circle of white stars rippled across the blue fabric, and stripes of red and white fluttered with the breeze. I turned my gaze from the flag toward the lines of sparkling, menacing bayonettes in the field. The red jackets of my enemies blurred in the cannon smoke.

• This occurs during the Civil War.

• This occurs during the Revolutionary War.

• This is a fictional, futuristic battle.

• This occurs in the Vietnam War.

Multiple Choice

The girl peered at the small animal. It sat with large, wet eyes, behind thin, metal bars. It paid no attention to its yipping friends in the cells nearby. Pulling on the dress of the tall woman beside her, the girl wimpered almost as loudly as this little creature, wondering what would become of it.

• These people are in a pet store.

• These people are at a dog show.

• These people are at a Zoo.

• These people are at an animal shelter.

Multiple Choice

The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.

• They are riding on a train.

• They are boarding a plane.

• They are on a dock.

• They are renting a car.

Multiple Choice

The trees made long shadows on the ground, and the sky shone pink toward Pittsburgh.

• Almost night

• Almost morning

• Midnight

• Noon

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I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. Floating by the window, I felt comforted looking down at the colors of my home.  I am a(n)...

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My father tossed his crown on the stone floor.  He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation.

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I have been quacked many terrible things.  They say I have their nose, but they make fun of me for looking like a beaver or a groundhog.  One jerk duck even called me a dirtball.  It's a tough life, mate.

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Not everybody agreed with the Lousiana Purchase.  What'd I care?  It was my call.  All the people that live in those states sure are happy about it now.

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We pulled up and stared at the windows.  I didn't want to go in.  "I feel fine," I said as I took my hand away from my swollen cheek.  She just looked at me.  She knew I was faking.  I was frightened. Stupid Caramel Apple Pops. She had a...

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I took a sip from the mug.  It didn't help.  I still didn't care what was being said.  Heavy eyes they were.  I could only think about one thing.  I took another sip.  Then I chugged.  From the other couch, they kept talking to me.  Everything went dark.  That was the way I wanted it.  She was...

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It was about then that I noticed a van outside of my house.  I felt like I had seen it before.  It said "Ken's Flower Shop" on it.  It seemed strange to me that the seats were empty, but I could hear voices. She is feeling...

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The clock said midnight, but he was hungry.  He rang down to the kitchen and told Carol to make him a sandwich.  While he waited, he pushed back the curtains and stepped onto the balcony.  From the rail, he could see his garage.  He wondered if he should take the Audi, the BMW, or one of the others.  He is...

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The smell of chicken and potatoes filled the air.  It sat in a bin.  It was next to a knife and a fork and a spoon.  It, though, did not fit in.  It was a mix...a hybrid.  The other plasticware hated him for it.

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Three years ago, Kendra was tall for her age. She had brown hair. She had big eyes. Kendra liked animals and soccer. Kendra had a lot of friends at the Middle School where she attended. She was 12.

How old is Kendra?