Inferences

What is the definition of inference?

• a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• humble submission and respect.

• the act of obstructing

• absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

I sat on the bench while Mother and Fido went into the room. I was a little worried about Fido, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited, I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk spoke with a man who was buying medicine.

Where am I?

• a pediatrician's office

• a pet store

• a veterinarian's office

• a farm

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls giggle nervously in the corner. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.

Where am I?

• a funeral

• a surprise birthday party

• a wedding shower

• a bah mitzvah

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.

Where am I?

• at an airport

• at a hotel

• at a department store

• a bus station

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel on her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.

Where am I?

• a department store

• a locker room at a gym

• a hair salon

• a tanning salon

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.

Where am I?

• a convenience store

• a coffee shop

• an ice cream shop

• a restaurant

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What can we infer about this image?

• Glasgow Rangers defeated Celtic.

• Glasgow Rangers lost to Celtic.

• Glasgow Rangers are being relegated on the last day of the season.

• Glasgow Rangers are the best team in Scotland.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What can we infer about this picture?

• the waitress dropped the dishes

• the floor is slippery

• someone did not like the meal

• the food in the restaurant tastes terrible

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In the electrical room, Green is standing over Red's body. Black can infer that Green . . .

• is an impostor

• is not an impostor

• came to the electrical room to fix the lights

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Brown does not vote when an impostor is very obvious but instead skips the vote. We can infer that brown . . .

• is an impostor

• is not an impostor

• doesn't trust anyone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1