Making Inferences

Ella has always liked being outside. She loves hiking long trails, climbing steep rocks, and exploring dark caves. Ella dreams that someday she'll become a pilot and travel to places like Antarctica and the Galápagos Islands.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Ella is training for Olympics.

• Ella enjoys adventure.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The rockets boomed like thunder and burst into a rainbow of colors that streaked across the sky. Bright stars twinkled and then disappeared as they fell to earth. The crowd cheered and applauded.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Rockets are noisy and annoying.

• People are watching fireworks.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

"Please take your shoes off," Rachel urged. Marcy slid off her shoes and stepped into Rachel's room. She looked at the orderly space, where everything matched, everything was in place, and everything was spotless.

Marcy thought, I don't think Rachel would like my room very much.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Marcy's room is messy.

• Rachel doesn't have any toys.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Everything was peaceful. There was almost no sound except for a few chirping birds. There was a chill in the air, and a small ray of light was lighting up the sky. It wouldn't be long before the streets would begin to fill up with people and cars.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• The school day is almost over.

• It is early in the morning.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

"What can we give Mom?" asked Steve.

"We can't afford something expensive," said Molly, "so maybe we could make breakfast for her or clean the house."

"Shh, here she comes!" whispered Steve.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Molly and Steve are planning a gift for their mom.

• Steve and Molly like to cook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1