Inferences Exit Ticket

An inference is: 

• An educated guess based on clues from a text combined with what I know. 
• An educated guess. 
• An educated guess based on facts.
• A reference page. 

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Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?

• tornado
• blizzard
• hurricane
• drought

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Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder.  Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down.  "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her.  Rose held her breath and jumped. 
Where is Rose?

• on a trampoline
• on a diving board
• on a pirate ship
• on a slide 

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Use context clues to figure out the word in red: The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.

• Spices; seasoning
• Silverware; eating untensils
• Plates, bowls, & cups
• Bananas

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Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:

• were pretty
• didn't look alike
• didn't fit very well

Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?

• They like music.
• They like to exercise by walking places.
• They do what Jessica tells them to do.
• They live far away and drive to the store.

When Sierra stepped up to the podium, she was still nervous. Her palms were sweating and her voice sounded strange as it was projected to the entire auditorium, but she knew she wasn't alone. She waited impatiently while Dave said his piece and the crowded cheered.
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-

• Sierra is more nervous than Dave.
• Sierra & Dave are having a debate.
• Dave will use Sierra's nerves to his advantage.
• Sierra is a bad public speaker.

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• An inference is not based on any evidence

• An inference is based only on what a text says.

• An inference always turns out to be right.

• An inference requires that you use text evidence.

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to sleep over. She texts your that she's on her way but will be late. What is the best inference you can make?

• Justina is doing her homework.

• Justina is babysitting her brother.

• Traffic is slow due to the weather.

• Justina can't come to your house.

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben...

• is nervous about the audition

• is happy about the play

• never gets sick

• is allergic to peanuts