What Can You Infer?

Turner almost wished he hadn't listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. Any other time, he would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

What can you infer?

• Turner realized that he had a fear of falling radio parts.

• Turner had promised himself that he would do something silly that morning.

• Turner heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

• Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride

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Jordan and Chris were almost done choosing players for their teams. It was Jordan's turn to choose and only Bentley was left. Jordan said "Bentley."

We can infer that ____________ .

• Bentley is not a very good player.

• Jordan was excited to have Bentley on his team.

• Bentley was the best play for the team.

• Jordan was inconsiderate of Bentley's feelings.

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You look out the window and notice it has just started snowing. Your friend is coming over in a few minutes for a sleepover. You get a text from your friend saying they are going to be a few minutes late.

What is the BEST inference you can make?

• Your friend had to babysit their younger brother.

• Your friend is eating dinner.

• Your friend is doing homework.

• Traffic is slow because of the snow.

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A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.

• The cat is a kitten.

• The cat is in your backyard.

• The cat is often in a bad mood.

• The cat is large.

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Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPad to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble.

What can you infer?

• Rubin is looking for his homework

• Rubin is looking for his iPad.

• Rubin often gets in trouble

• Someone has stolen Rubin’s iPad.

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“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Amy shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party. “Nah, I’m too tired,” Amber said. “Well, suit yourself, but you’ll be sorry,” Amy replied.

What can you infer?

• Amy wants Amber to come to the party.

• Amy is coming to Amber’s house.

• Amber is sorry she didn’t listen to Amy.

• Amber hasn’t been sleeping very well

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Tre heard footsteps. Someone was following him. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end. He began to quicken his pace, hoping that whoever was behind him wouldn’t notice, but at last he gave in to a run.

What can you infer?

• Tre is late for an appointment.

• Tre is afraid.

• Tre is very fast

• Tre is running to the pizza parlor.

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Tyler slammed down the phone. Why did Daniel always have to have things his way? Why didn’t he ever listen?

What can you infer?

• Tyler regrets speaking so rudely

• Daniel is always right

• Daniel asked if Tyler wanted to come over

• Tyler and Daniel had an argument.

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By the time Robert arrived at the restaurant, Andrew was sipping on his third soft drink. “I’m so sorry,” he called out when he saw him, pointing to his bare wrist where his watch used to be.

What can you infer?

• Andrew is patient

• Robert is late

• Andrew drinks fast

• Robert wants Andrew to loan him his watch.

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“I left my gym clothes in my mom’s car,” explained Mikayla. The coach shook his head, pointed to the bleachers, and walked away without a word.

What can you infer?

• Mikayla has forgotten her gym clothes before

• Mikayla hates to dress out for gym

• The coach does not like Mikayla.

• The coach is getting Mikayla’s gym clothes

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