Quiz: Making Inferences

The Canadian province of Quebec was originally settled by French fur traders. Eventually, cities grew to support the fur trade As a result, other industries (such as logging) became the main source of income for residents.

Based on this passage, you can infer that some residents of Quebec may speak which language?

• French

• Spanish

• English

The Canadian province of Quebec was originally settled by French fur traders. Eventually, cities grew to support the fur trade As a result, other industries (such as logging) became the main source of income for residents.

What clue helps you determine the language people speak in Quebec?

• cities grew to support the fur trade

• Quebec was originally settled by French fur traders

• logging became a main source of income

• there is no information about the language spoken in Quebec

Carrots are an excellent source of retinol. Retinol is a pure form of Vitamin A and is essential for good vision and strong teeth. It is often found in foods such as eggs, liver, and fish. For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.

Based on this passage, what can you infer about the amount of retinol in eggs, liver, and fish?

• It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots.

• It is less than the amount in carrots.

• Eggs, liver, and fish do not contain retinol.

Carrots are an excellent source of retinol. Retinol is a pure form of Vitamin A and is essential for good vision and strong teeth. It is often found in foods such as eggs, liver, and fish. For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.

What clue helps you determine the amount of retinol in eggs, liver, and fish?

• Retinol is a pure form of Vitamin A.

• Retinol is essential for good vision and strong teeth.

• For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.

Yasnahia and Flora both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Yasnahia landed a spot in the musical, but Flora did not.

The reader can reasonably infer:

• The directors thought Yasnahia was a better singer than Flora.

• The directors thought Flora was a better singer than Yasnahia.

• Neither Yasnahia nor Flora had a chance to sing during the auditions.

Yasnahia and Flora both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Yasnahia landed a spot in the musical, but Flora did not.

What clue helps you determine what the directors thought about the auditions?

• Yasnahia auditions for a singing role

• Yasnahia landed a spot in the musical

• Flora auditioned for a singing role

James and Juan both glanced around the room nervously as Mrs. Vincent handed back the graded tests. Mrs. Vincent handed Juan his test and smiled. Mrs. Vincent handed James his test and asked, "What happened?"

The reader can reasonably infer:

• Juan did not do well on the test

• Juan did well on the test

• James did well on the test

James and Juan both glanced around the room nervously as Mrs. Vincent handed back the graded tests. Mrs. Vincent handed Juan his test and smiled. Mrs. Vincent handed James his test and asked, "What happened?"

What clue helps you determine how well James did on the test?

• Mrs. Vincent asked James, "What happened?"

• Mrs. Vincent handed back the graded tests.

• James and Juan both glanced around

Diego loved going to the zoo. He especially loved visiting his favorite animal. He thought the spotted coat was beautiful and found its long, long neck very graceful. He was always amazed when one walked close to him or stretched out to eat the leaves at the top of the tree.

The reader can infer that Diego's favorite animal is a(n)...

• elephant

• tiger

• giraffe

Diego loved going to the zoo. He especially loved visiting his favorite animal. He thought the spotted coat was beautiful and found its long, long neck very graceful. He was always amazed when one walked close to him or stretched out to eat the leaves at the top of the tree.

What clue helps you determine which animal is Diego's favorite?

• He loved visiting his favorite animal

• Its long, long neck is very graceful

• One walked close to him