Inferences Entrance Ticket

An inference is:

• A conclusion based on observations, like clues from a text, combined with prior knowledge.

• An educated guess.

• An educated guess based on facts.

• A reference page.

Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?

• tornado
• blizzard
• hurricane
• drought

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder.  Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down.  "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her.  Rose held her breath and jumped. 
Where is Rose?

• on a trampoline
• on a diving board
• on a pirate ship
• on a slide 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Use context clues to figure out the blue word: One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or learning.

• Old; elderly
• Well-educated; well-read
• Snobby; stuck up
• Funny

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Use context clues to figure out the word in red: The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.

• Spices; seasoning
• Silverware; eating untensils
• Plates, bowls, & cups
• Bananas

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4