ELA 1 Inferences

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
• Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
•  Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
• Tim is moving to California with his family.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful."
You can infer that...

• Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
• Maggie lives close to school.
• Maggie is never late for school.
• Maggie is excited about going to school .

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters."
You can infer that...

• Hudson is an auto-mechanic.
• Hudson works as a plumber.
• Hudson is a truck salesman.
• Hudson works as a garbage man.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...

• Nicole's car is broken.
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole lives in a large city.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that...

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.
• Everett's dad does not shop often.
• Everett's  dad needs help with shopping. 
• Everett is very young.

"My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns, watched the lion act, and ate a lot of treats and popcorn. " 
What is this story about?

• eating treats and popcorn
• clowns
• going to the circus
• lions

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, what did she most likely do?

• got her sunglasses
• made a sandwich
• picked up her umbrella
• put on sandals

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Where is Sam most likely going?

• the beach
• school
• the mall
• the library

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net and began chasing the butterfly.  What will Mary try to do?

• Mary will try to catch a spider.
• Mary will run and play.
• Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
• Mary will try to catch a moth.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom and said, “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

• The TV is broken.
• The bathtub is overflowing.
• There is no soap in the bathroom.
• The stove was left turned on.