Inference

INFERENCE
NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By Corderia Grant

Multiple Choice

Splat! " Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stooped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one. " She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One Left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all. What did Katie clean up? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

• Milk

• Juice

• Jelly

• Eggs

Multiple Choice

The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

• They were going to be late for dinner

• They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them

• It was about to rain

• The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer

Multiple Choice

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey is mad at her mother.
• Macey does not want glasses.
• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
• Macey has trouble making decisions.

Multiple Choice

It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying?

• She wanted a different color poster

• It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night

• She did not want to go to sleep

• She wanted a book about George Washington instead

Multiple Choice

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?

• Gas station
• Candy store
• Grocery store
• Shoe store

Multiple Choice

The dog ran to the front door, wagging his tail. He sat down and gazed up expectantly.

What is the dog doing?

• Waiting for its owner to come home.

• Waiting for a treat.

• Waiting for a toy.

Multiple Choice

The hot sun blazed. The ground was dry and

cracked. It was so hot that nothing seemed to move during

the day. Animals stayed hidden in their homes until the

temperature cooled off.

What is the setting?

• the forest

• the ocean

• the desert

• the school

Multiple Choice

Crickets made their beautiful song. The tree

branches gently swayed back and forth. The hot sun shines down on the camels.

What is the setting?

• the forest

• the ocean

• a desert

• a school

Turn and Talk to your partner and discuss what do you think this story is all about.

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​ A story about family.

​Listen to my story.