3rd Grade ELA Test Prep-Inferencing

The 3rd graders at Moore Elementary are going on a once

in a lifetime field trip. They will get to see Mickey Mouse

and a beautiful castle. All of the students can’t wait to

ride on all of the rides.

What can you infer about where the student's are going on their field trip?

• They are going to the zoo.

• They are going to the aquarium.

• They are going to Disney World.

• They are visiting their state's capital.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Jamal loves to read. His favorite types of books are the ones that give lots of clues to solve a problem. Jamal feels like he is helping solve the cases when he reads this type of book.

What can you infer about the type of books Jamal likes to read?

• He likes to read mystery books.

• He likes to read comic books.

• He likes to read the newspaper.

• He likes to read Science Fiction books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Andrew's favorite subject in school involves using lots of numbers. He loves to solve equations and often uses a calculator.

What is Andrew's favorite school subject?

• Science

• Reading

• History

• Math

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The 1st graders saw such an amazing animal at the zoo today! It had such a long neck that reached up into the trees. It had interesting spots all over it that helped it blend in with the trees.

What can you infer about the animal that the first graders saw?

• They saw a zebra.

• They saw a giraffe.

• They saw a lion.

• They saw an antelope.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Jacob was not able to go to school today. He stayed in bed all day, and his mom made him chicken noodle soup for lunch.

What can you infer about why Jacob stayed home from school?

• He was skipping school.

• He was sick.

• He wanted to stay home to play.

• He was on summer vacation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Steven often has to do his job even in heavy rains,

snow storms, and even extreme heat. His job is very

important. Many people depend on him to get their

important documents to places in a timely manner.

What can you infer about Steven's job?

• He is a mailman.

• He is a doctor.

• He is a teacher.

• He is an author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Troy and Trent had to put on their shin guards. They ran

out onto the field to kick around a ball. Troy’s job was to

keep the ball from going into the goal.

What can you infer about the game Troy and Trent are playing?

• They are playing basketball.

• They are playing Frisbee.

• They are playing soccer.

• They are going swimming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

It was the middle of May, but every student in the classroom had on their coats and sweatshirts.

What can you infer about the student's classroom?

• The classroom was very cold.

• The classroom was very hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

The class was all wearing matching shirts today. Some students brought their lunches in paper bags with their names on them. The teacher put all of the lunches in a cooler and then called every students name.

What can you infer about the class?

• They are starting math.

• They are going to specials.

• They are leaving to go home from school.

• They are going on a field trip.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Everyone is wearing red, white, and blue. Jill's family is grilling out and eating ice cream. Later tonight, they will watch the fireworks together.

What can you infer about what day it is?

• It is Saturday.

• It is the Fourth of July.

• It is Thanksgiving.

• It is Mother's Day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1