Making Inferences: Who am I? 1

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by

the window to see the planet Earth below.

• swimmer

• astronaut

• pilot

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not

have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation.

• prince

• princess

• king

• queen

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to

hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history.

• baseball player

• soccer player

• basketball player

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When

I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean.

• housekeeper

• artist

• bird watcher

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

I liked walking next to the covered wagon more than riding in it with my sisters. If I got tired, sometimes

my father would let me ride horseback behind him. In the evening, Pa, my brothers and I would sleep under

the wagon, while Ma and my sisters slept in the wagon. I hoped we would reach the West soon

• young student

• young athlete

• young pioneer

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

I am wearing a suit. I have so many papers in my briefcase but I feel prepared for court. My client is not guilty and I am going to defend him to the best of my ability.

• lawyer

• doctor

• engineer

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

We are very busy in the mornings. It always smells like frying eggs and hotcakes on the griddle. People sit at the counter and chat with me while I'm working.

• waitress at expensive restaurant

• waitress at a diner

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I don't know if I can handle the pressure. I've worked so hard for this. I get my chance every 4 years. My coach is talking to me but all I can think about is the medals. Will I get one?

• NFL athlete

• Olympic athlete

• Student athlete

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I can hear the crowd roaring. My costume is uncomfortable but I barely notice as I go through my breathing exercises with my voice coach. I'm ready.

• Singer

• Dancer

• Actress

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I have a large office and I'm responsible for a lot of people. I have meetings all day with Senators and Governor. Politics is a tough business and it's hard having to move to a different house for 4 years. I wonder if I will win a second term.

• President

• Professor

• Doctor

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10