Inferences Homework #2

I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!
What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage? 

• The person relating the passage is a younger sister.
• The sister is a very good golfer.
• The person relating the passage plays golf also.
• The sister is a professional golfer.

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Jenny was at the park swinging on the swings when she heard a "SNAP!" and felt her body move suddenly. What can you infer from this information?

• The swing is going to go faster.
• The swing is going to break and she will fall.
• A friend will join her on the swings.
• The swing has different speeds.

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By the time Amy arrived at the meeting. Juan was drinking his third cup of coffee. "I'm so sorry, I forgot to set my alarm last night" she called out when she saw him. What can you infer from this passage?

• Juan is an Astronaut.
• Amy is late.
• Juan hates coffee.
• The meeting is about a new invention.  

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As usual, Jim left for school 10 minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout out his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown bag lunch. What can you infer from this passage?

•   Jim is disorganized and forgetful.
•  Jim is in the 4th grade.
• Jim takes the bus to school.
• Jim has two sisters.

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Ben slammed down the phone. He said to himself, "Why did Steve always have to be right? Why didn't he ever listen?" as he angrily stormed into his bedroom.
What can you infer from this passage?

• Ben and Steve had an argument.
• Ben regrets speaking rudely.
• Steve is always wrong.
• Ben and Steve are going to get pizza.

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"You don't know what you are missing," Susan shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.
"No thanks, I'm too tired," Tim said.
"Well, you'll be sorry you didn't come, its so much fun!" Susan replied.
What can you infer from this passage?

• Susan wants an apology.
• Tim is sorry.
• Susan wants Tim to come to the party.
• Tim does not like Susan 

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

• Hudson is an auto mechanic
• Hudson is an auto mechanic 
• Hudson works as a plumber
• Hudson is a truck salesman

Nicole came out of the elevator in herapartment building. She ran to the curb andheld up her arm to hail a taxi. When shehopped 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

"You don't deserve to go to the movies," said father. "Your brother worked hard cleaning the closet, but you didn't help at all." 
"I know I should have helped," said Linda, "but I became so interested in my book that I forgot. I promise to help next time."

• Linda's father cleaned the closed.
• Linda liked the book she was reading.
• Linda said she would help next time.
• Linda's father forgave her.

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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, she probably ___________________.

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

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