inference

Multiple Choice

A crowing rooster jerked Chandler from his dreams. Chandler yawned, stretched, and put his feet on the floor. There was a lot to get done before the sun came up! Lucky and Scout needed milking, eggs had to be gathered, and all the animals had to be fed.

What does Chandler do? (his job)

• Teacher

• YouTuber

• Farmer

• Builder

Multiple Choice

Nellie chuckled when she saw the sign outside the gas station. "I'm not sure that I'm in the mood for 'cod drinks' on such a warm day," she said. "Maybe I'll just get a 'hot og' with ketchup and mustard, or an ice cream with 'ot' fudge."

What inference can we make?

• Nellie can't read

• Nellie can't speak proper English

• 'Ot' fudge is a new topping from France

• The sign was missing some letters

Multiple Choice

 

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet is mean.

• Violet is shy.

• Violet is relaxed.

• Violet is excited.

Multiple Choice

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week.  Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade.  Her teacher handed Tiffany her test.  Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that...

• Tiffany got a good grade.

• Tiffany is tired.

• Tiffany got a bad grade.

• Tiffany is annoyed.

Multiple Choice

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.

What is Alison looking for?

• Her keys

• A notepad

• Her car

• A smoothie

Multiple Choice

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

It is likely that:

• Mosquitoes bit Rachel.

• Rachel fell in poison ivy.

• Rachel has chicken pox.

• Rachel is allergic to dogs, too.

Open Ended

Ayana's uncle carefully guided her to the backyard and then removed her blindfold.

"Surprise!" he yelled.

Hugging her uncle, Ayana exclaimed, "Wow! Can I try it out?"

"Don't forget the rules. Take off your shoes, and only one jumper at one time," Ayana's uncle reminded her.

What was the surprise?

What was the clue?