Inference Intervention

What inference can you make about the picture above?

• The man is excited about driving somewhere.

• The man just found his key.

• The man has decided to get his car washed.

• None of the above.

Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.

Why is Kyle upset?

• He lost the game he was playing.

• He did not have good grades on his report card.

• He hates eating soup.

• He loves playing video games.

What inference can you make based on the picture above?

• The dog likes shoes.

• The dog has chewed on the shoes.

• The dog is sad.

• None of the above.

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.

Why is Anastasia sad?

• John broke up with her.

• Anastasia broke up with John.

• Anastasia's cell phone was broken.

• Anastasia wanted to keep John's jacket.

What inference can you make about the picture above?

• It's the first day of school.

• They won a game.

• It's the last day of school.

• None of the above.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.

What problem is Cassie having?

• Cassie could not find anything to wear.

• Cassie hates brushing her teeth.

• Cassie was late for school.

• Cassie does not like waking up early.

What inference can you make about the picture above?

• The two men have just met.

• The two men are angry with each other.

• The two men are excited to see each other.

• None of the above.

Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block or so she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two, looking around from left to right. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Gloria reprimanded Curtis. Curtis sighed. He felt bad enough without her finger-wagging.

Who is Candy and what are Gloria and Curtis doing?

• Candy is their dog and they are looking for her.

• Candy is their friend and they are wanting to play with her.

• Candy is their little sister and they are looking for her.

• None of the above.

What inference can you make about the picture above?

• The baby is excited.

• The baby wants a bottle.

• The baby is surprised.

• None of the above.