Inferences - What you need to know

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following is the best definition of inference?

• a. Making a guess based on prior knowledge and evidence

• b. Memorizing facts and information

• c. Following a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem

• d. Copying exactly what someone else said

Multiple Choice

Sophia arrived at school soaking wet, with her backpack dripping water. What can you infer about the weather?

• It is sunny outside

• It is snowing outside

• It is windy outside

• It is raining outside

Multiple Choice

 Read the following sentence: "The basketball team celebrated their victory by tossing their coach in the air." What can you infer from this sentence?

• The coach was angry about the victory.

• The coach was injured during the celebration

• The basketball team won the game.

• The basketball team lost the game.

Multiple Choice

Maria found a library book under her bed with a bookmark on page 75. What can you infer about Maria?

• Maria doesn't like reading books

• Maria forgot to return the library book on time

• Maria enjoys leaving books in random places

• Maria is a fast reader

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of making inferences?

• To make up stories that are not based on any evidence

• To summarize the main ideas of a text

• To clarify confusing vocabulary words

• To understand information that is not explicitly stated

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence: "Matthew came home with muddy shoes, wet clothes, and a big smile on his face." What can you infer from this sentence?

• Matthew had a bad day

• Matthew enjoys playing in the rain

• Matthew dislikes getting dirty

• Matthew is a professional athlete

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Inference

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Understanding inferences

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an inference and a prediction?

• An inference is based on evidence, while a prediction is a guess about the future

• An inference is always correct, while a prediction can be wrong

• An inference is about past events, while a prediction is about present levels

• An inference is based on personal opinions, while a prediction is based on facts

Multiple Choice

Menna was wearing a heavy winter coat and boots. What can you infer about the weather?

• It is summer

• It is fall

• It is winter

• It is spring

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence: "The alarm clock rang, but Ian continued to sleep." What can you infer from this sentence?

• Ian woke up immediately when the alarm clock rang

• Ian prefers to set his alarm clock

• Ian prefers to sleep rather than wake up

• Ian is afraid of alarm clocks

Multiple Choice

What is an example of making an inference while reading a story?

• Using a dictionary to look up the definition of a word

• Asking a friend for their opinion of the story

• Imagining what the characters might say next based on their personalities

• Skipping pages to find out how the story ends