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