P4 Comprehension (Literal or Inferential)

We watched the movie "Lion King" last Sunday.

When did they watch the movie?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (Think and search)

Tommy sat on his bed. His head was down and tears dripped down his face.

How did Tommy feel?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (Think and search)

As Jim walked past his neighbour's house, he heard a loud bark. He jumped in shock.

What animal was making the sound?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

The old lady slipped on the wet ground and fell. "Ouch!" she cried.

How did the old lady fall down?

• Literal question (right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

The little boy walked slowly, listening to the sound of waves crashing against the shore. Sometimes, he stopped to pick up a pretty seashell.

Where was the boy?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

Lindy pushed the door open. It was very quiet. There were many shelves filled with books. Many people were reading.

Where was Lindy?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

The fishermen looked in the net. They saw a turtle with a bright yellow shell.

What did the fishermen find in the net?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

Van Gogh's most famous painting, "Starry Night", is worth a lot of money.

What is the title of Van Gogh's most well-known painting?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

"Let me tell you about the monster," Henry said.

Ann covered her ears but Ravi was braver and wanted to know more about the frightening monster.

Why did Ann cover her ears?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)

A mouse ran out of the deep, dark woods.

Where did the mouse come from?

• Literal question (Right there)

• Inferential question (think and search)