Inferences in Literature

4RL1 Supporting Inferences about Literary Texts Lesson 12

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best supports the inference that Amy isn’t having fun with Emily that night?

• A “They are convinced that I still need a sitter.”

• B “Sometimes we actually have fun, since she always brings a supply of the newest shades of nail polish for me to try.”

• C “But on this particular night, I was having a hard time concentrating on the ‘Glowing Green Goddess’ . . . . “

• D “I noticed that the familiar hum of the refrigerator was missing.”

Multiple Choice

Which of these inferences about Emily is supported by paragraph 9?

• A Emily is bossy and loud.

• B Emily is clumsy and stubborn.

• C Emily is clever and creative.

• D Emily is kind and caring.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence in the paragraph best supports your answer from question 2.

“See, we’re not completely in the dark!” she said. “We can use our toes and our fingers to guide us. At least we won’t bump into each other. Here, grab that bottle of nail polish. We’ll search for the flashlight by the light of ‘Glowing Green Goddess.’”

• “See, we’re not completely in the dark!” she said. “We can use our toes and our fingers to guide us.

• At least we won’t bump into each other.

• Here, grab that bottle of nail polish.

• We’ll search for the flashlight by the light of ‘Glowing Green Goddess.’”

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word aglow as it is used in paragraph 8 of “They Glow by Night”?

• A very excited

• B shining with light

• C bright green

• D painted

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of aglow?

• A The girls’ nails helped them see in the dark.

• B The nail polish was a very flashy color.

• C The girls were painting their nails.

• D The girls were very excited to paint their nails.

Multiple Choice

From which sentence can you infer that Amy isn’t as grown-up as she thinks she is?

• A “Sometimes when I write Aimee I use a little heart to dot the i, but I think I might be growing out of that. . . . “

• B “I could feel myself getting more and more nervous—not for myself, of course—I was worried about my parents being out in the storm, however.”

• C “Before I could tell her I had no idea where the flashlight was, I started to cry.”

• D “But ever since that night, I have kept an extra bottle of ‘Glowing Green Goddess’ around. . . .”

Open Ended

Write

Short Response: Make an inference about how Amy feels about needing a baby-sitter after the events of this story. Explain your thinking. Include two details from the story to support your answer.