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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A letter came in the mail for Michelle. Michelle’s mother showed it to her and told her she was very disappointed. “Think about the other people who are waiting for that book. You must return it immediately.”

The reader can reasonably infer that the letter came from:

• a hospital

• the police

• the library

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Tyler heard loud sirens and watched as a bright red engine sped down the street in front of his house. In the distance, he could see smoke rising into the sky.

The reader can reasonably infer which of the following statements?

• Someone is being arrested on Tyler’s street.

• Someone has been injured on Tyler’s street.

• There is a fire on Tyler’s street.

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Dylan was surprised when he saw Jason come into the classroom with a cast on his arm. He had seen Jason fall off his bike the day before, but he didn’t realize the injury was so serious.

Based on this excerpt, which of the following can the reader infer?

• Jason broke his arm when he fell off his bike.

• Jason broke his leg when he fell off his bike.

• Jason had surgery recently.

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Carly and her mom watched the large van truck drive away slowly. Then, they walked through the empty rooms of the house.

The reader can reasonably infer which of the following statements?

• Carly’s house has been robbed

• Carly and her mom are moving.

• Carly doesn’t know where they are going.

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Tracy looked around the classroom but didn’t see her friend Melissa anywhere. “Hmmm…” she thought. “Melissa was coughing a lot yesterday and said she had a sore throat.”

The reader can reasonably infer which of the following statements?

• Melissa has moved away.

• Melissa doesn’t want to be friends with Tracy anymore.

• Melissa is ill and stayed home today.

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