Inference

Princess sat in the sun. Lazily, she licked her beautiful striped fur. Then she rose and padded over her scratching post. It was the trunk of a big tree. After sharpening her claws, Princess played with her ball. It was the size of a pumpkin. Then Princess batted at her favorite toy. It was an old tire hanging from the tree. When she was thirsty, Princess drank from her pool.

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Princess is a household cat.

• Princess is a zoo tiger.

• Princess lives in the wild.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Mrs. Plum took a small bag form the cupboard. She placed it in the microwave oven. While the oven was on, Mrs. Plum got a bowl. A few minutes later, Mrs. Plum opened the microwave and took out the bag. It was much bigger now. Mrs. Plum emptied the contents of the bag into the bowl. Then she added some salt. Mmmm. It smelled good!

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Mrs. Plum is baking cookies.

• Mrs. Plum is heating leftovers.

• Mrs. Plum is making popcorn.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Minnesota is in the northern part of the US. This state has more than 10,000 lakes. Most of them freeze by December. People sometimes drive on the lakes then. During the winter, the city of St. Paul has a big carnival. One event is an ice-carving contest. In Minneapolis, people use skywalks to go from building to building. That way they don't have to go outside in the winter.

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Minnesota has very cold winters.

• Minnesota has no sidewalks or roads.

• People carve ice in Minnesota's lakes.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

As they entered the park, Ziggy could see the horses. She asked her dad to hurry. She wanted to ride on her favorite horse. After her dad bought tickets, Ziggy ran to her horse and took the reins. Her dad helped her up. Then he climbed on the horse next to Ziggy. Soon the music began. Ziggy smiled and enjoyed her ride.

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Ziggy is visiting a horse farm.

• Ziggy is on a merry-go-round.

• Ziggy is taking riding lessons.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A haircut doesn't hurt. But if someone pulls your hair, then you feel pain. That's because your hair is being pulled from the roots. The roots are the only parts of your hair that are alive and growing. The roots of your hair are under your skin. The roots are surrounded by nerves. Nerves sense pain.

Which sentence is most likely true?

• The strands of your hair have no nerves.

• Pain makes your hair grow quickly.

• Getting a hair cut is bad for the roots.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Anna took off her shoes. She stood straight with her back against the wall. Anna's mother put the ruler on Anna's head and made a little mark on the wall. It was two inches above another mark. Next to the new mark, Anna's mother wrote the date. "Wow!" she said. "No wonder your jeans are too short."

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Anna's mother is measuring Anna's head.

• Anna's mother is mad at Anna.

• Anna has grown two inches taller.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

Sometimes tears are a sign of sadness. But tears have other jobs as well. Tears come from glands at the upper, outer part of the eye. Tears collect dust and germs that get into eyes. Tears then move through tiny tubes called ducts. They take the dust and germs with them. Sometimes tears may drip down your cheeks even if you're not crying.

Which sentence is most likely true?

• Tears make your eyes dirty.

• Dust and germs make you sad.

• Tears keep your eyes clean.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the definition of inference?

• When you read a text and add your experience then you make a guess that is not directly stated in the text.

• When one event causes another to happen.

• The central idea of a text.

• One word that tells what the text is mostly about.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1