Assumption versus Inference

1. Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.

In 6 months, it will be too hot to go outside.

• Assumption

• Inference

Making a prediction is

• a guess

• putting events in correct order

• using a magic ball

• using information from the text and the reader's prior knowledge to determine what comes next

What is an inference?

• Just a guess.

• A statement based of your observations and evidence.

• The same as an observation.

• Examples of something.

Mr. Samad was rushing to finish his breakfast. He grabbed his briefcase and bid good bye to his wife and headed out the door.

What do you think might happen next?

• Mr. Samad is going to work.

• Mr. Samad will make pancakes.

• Mr. Samad is buying a motorcycle.

• Mr. Samad is coming home from work.

Once the cat entered the room, Sam's eyes watered and he started to sneeze. Kept on sneezing until the cat went outside.

Which of the following statement is true?

• It is very cold outside.

• Sam is allergic to dust.

• Sam is allergic to cats.

• Cats are allergic to Sam.

Danny dribbled the ball down the court. When he slammed it through the hoop, the whistle was blown.

What is Danny playing?

• tennis

• football

• basketball

• soccer

Maria walked to the microphone on the stage anxiously. As soon as the teacher asked her to spell the word "perpetuate”, Maria smiled with relief.

What do you think happened next?

• Maria spelled the word correctly.

• Maria misspelled the word

• Maria left the stage in tears.

• Maria asked to be excused.

The light was turned out and everyone hid. The birthday boy came to the room, and some of us held ourselves from giggling. We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.

What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.

• We drove to a party.

• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"

• We exchanged presents.

The cat let out a soft purr. She then stretched her paws out in front of her. She curled up on her pillow and closed her eyes.

What do you think happened next?

• The cat chased a mouse across the room.

  The cat ate some food.

  The cat scratched the sofa.

  The cat fell asleep

• The cat fell asleep

• The cat scratched the sofa.

After getting his allowance money, Brian went to get a PS5. When he reached the counter, he counted out his money and found that he was 45 cents short. The old man near him smiled and open his wallet.

What do you think happened next?

• The cashier asked Brian to put the glove back on the shelf.

• The old man told Brian to buy the glove next time.

• Bill asked the cashier for a discount.

• The old man gave Brian 45 cents.