Inferences Quiz 1

A reader's background knowledge to understand the text.

• text

• fiction

• inferences

• schema

A book or other printed work.

• inferences

• fiction

• text

• schema

Facts to prove that the information in the text is true.

• cite

• evidence

• non-fiction

• inferences

An idea that is based on clues from the story and what you already know.

• schema

• details

• inference

• text

Provides information to prove, clarify, and support an idea

• details

• text

• evidence

• schema

I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner also. After dinner, dad left the waitress a tip. Where am I?

• zoo

• restaurant

• circus

• mall

Sometimes we have to "read between the lines." Authors don't tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

• True

• False

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures, dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheep dogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are very gentle and loyal.

Every day after work, Paul took off his muddy boots on the steps of the front porch. What can you INFER about the type of work that Paul does?

• Paul is a lawyer.

• Paul is a P.E. teacher.

• Paul is a farmer.

• Paul is a cook.