Inference Practice

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Martin’s little brother looked at the new bike a bit apprehensively. “Are you sure I won’t get hurt?” he asked Martin. Martin replied, “Oh, you might fall once or twice, but you’ll be okay. Just wear your helmet.” Martin’s little brother looked up at him, “And you will hold onto it so it doesn’t fall over?” Martin nodded. From this excerpt, what can the reader infer?

• Martin’s little brother doesn’t trust him.

• Martin is learning to ride a bicycle.

• Martin’s little brother is learning to ride a bicycle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• love

• hate

• perform

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

When Sue walked into the house, all of her friends jumped out and yelled “Surprise!” She saw a stack of brightly wrapped gifts on the table, along with a cake with ten candles on it. Colorful balloons were tied to all of the chairs. Based on this description, which of the following is a reasonable inference?

• It is Sue’s birthday.

• Sue is visiting her grandmother.

• It is a family reunion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• helpful

• harmful

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Charles let his dog, Roscoe, into the house. Roscoe ran over to his food bowl and wildly began to wag his tail. The reader can reasonably infer:

• Charles was not supposed to let Roscoe into the house yet.

• Roscoe is a golden retriever.

• Roscoe is hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• pests

• animals

• insects

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The teacher told the children to clear everything but a pencil from their desks. She then began handing out tests. Thomas look startled. “Wait! Ms. Smith? The test is today? Are you sure? I thought it was tomorrow!” Which of the following statements can the reader infer?

• Ms. Smith lied to the students about the test.

• Thomas did not study for this test.

• Thomas will get the lowest grade in the class.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.” Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Lauren sat in the lobby of her apartment building watching people come in from the street. Almost everyone who came in was carrying an umbrella. Those who weren’t, she observed, had wet hair and soaking wet coats. The reader can reasonably infer which of the following statements?

• Lauren lives on the first floor.

• It is raining outside.

• Lauren’s parents told her to wait for them in the lobby.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1