INFERENCE

Anna did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Anna put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Anna grabbed the leash and out they went. What can you infer about Ginger? What makes you think so?

• Ginger is Anna's classmate.

• Ginger is Anna's dog.

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Jill picked herself up off the ground and brushed herself off. Then she made her way over to Jack. "Are you okay?" she asked. "I think so, but my head hurts," Jack answered. "Do you know where the bucket is?" What was the bucket for? How do you know?

• The bucket is for fetching water from the top of the hill.

• The bucket is for fetching water for the horse.

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Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. Then he finished his banana and climbed higher in the tree. What can you infer about Tommy?

What makes you think so?

• Tommy is in jail.

• Tommy is a monkey.

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"Okay, one . . . two . . . three! Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. "Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?" What is Dad doing? How do you know?

• Dad is taking a picture of his family.

• Dad is trying to get family to clean the house.

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Michael liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day. What was Michael buying? What makes you think so?

• Michael is buying shoes.

• Michael is buying jeans.

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Fred swam around in circles. Then he noticed some food floating nearby, so he ate it. After that, he hid in his castle for a while. Then he came out and swam around in circles some more. Where does Fred live? How do you know?

• Fred lives in a castle.

• Fred lives in a fishbowl.

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"Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex," said Mrs. Carson. "Sure thing," Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. "See you tomorrow morning." Where do you think Alex and Mrs. Carson are? What makes you think so?

• Alex and Mrs. Carson are in a classroom.

• Alex and Mrs. Carson are at home.

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Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so of course it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. She counted her tips and headed home to take a long, hot bath. What is Susie's job? How do you know?

• Susie is a teacher.

• Susie is a waitress.

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Shawna grabbed a bowl of her favorite snack. One by one she cracked the salty shells with her teeth and ate the seeds inside. What kind of seeds was Shawna eating? How do you know?

• Shawna was eating pecans.

• Shawna was eating sunflower seeds.

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"How on earth do people eat with these things? Can't I just ask for a fork?" Matthew asked. "Try holding them like this," his father suggested. "You'll get getter with practice." Where are Matthew and his dad? How do you know?

• Mathew and his dad are in a Mexican restaurant.

• Mathew and his dad are in a Chinese restaurant.

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