What is an inference?

At the door, Lena searched her purse. She pulled out her wallet, hair brush, gum, earbuds, and pens. She found everything except the one thing she needed. Frustrated, she sat down on her front porch and waited for her brother. You can infer that Lena

• prefers a different kind of gum.

• needs a new purse.

• lost her keys

• is mad that her brother is late.

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Jose threw his backpack down and ran to the stack of mail on the counter. His hands trembled as he held up a thin white envelope. You can infer that

• Jose gets interesting letters every day.

• Jose already knows what this letter says.

• Jose doesn’t want to read the letter.

• Jose is nervous about this letter.

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“This will hurt only for a second,” Dr. Thomas said while preparing the shot. Eva squeezed her eyes shut and gripped her paper gown. What conclusion can you draw?

• Eva has measles.

• Eva has never been to the doctor before.

• Eva is scared of getting shots.

• Eva doesn’t like Dr. Thomas.

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When Boomer heard the car pull into the driveway, he bounded off the couch and wagged his tail excitedly. The front door opened and Boomer leaped onto Eddie, licking his face and knocking him over onto his suitcase. You can infer that Boomer

• is upset that Eddie went away without him.

• is glad that Eddie is back from a trip.

• knows Eddie has a treat for him.

• is always this happy when Eddie returns.

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