Inference

Making Inferences in Reading

Prepare to read and re-read the following passage

Sometimes reading and re-reading helps you pick up on things you may have missed before.

Multiple Choice

How did Brently Malard generally feel towards his wife? He

• had always loved her

• kept her at arms length

• liked to play practical jokes on her

• had cruel intentions towards her

Multiple Choice

Which detail best expresses Josephine's vision of her future?

• the bitter moment

• she'd weep again

• spread her arms out in welcome

• blind persistence

Multiple Choice

What was the doctors' meaning when they said that Josephine died of "joy that kills"? They thought that...

• she was overcome and thrilled to see her husband

• she was excited about her upcoming life of freedom

• her heart was worn out from giving so much love

• her heart was weakened from the strain of living

Multiple Choice

Why did Josephine die?

• She was overcome with relief.

• She was shocked that she would not be free.

• She was confused by feelings of love and hate.

• She thought there would be no one to live for.

Final Tip:

Making inferences is part of every day life. Everyday you have to "read the room" or "read between the lines". While this may seem like new information, making inferences is part of our day to day routine.