making inferences task questions

Our dog Sammy is afraid of thunderstorms. When he hears the thunder, he scratches at the door until someone lets him come into the house. Then, he curls up in a corner until the storm is over.

You just heard thunder. What will probably happen next?

I can make an inference without reading the text.

• True

• False

Caroline took a math test yesterday. She is not sure how she did. The test was hard! Mrs. Fisher is giving back the tests now. Caroline watches as her friends get their papers back. Some smile and some frown. Caroline bites her lip. She is worried. Mrs. Fisher smiles as she gives Caroline’s paper back. Caroline peeks at the grade, and she smiles at Mrs. Fisher.

How do you think Caroline did on the test? Why do you think that?

(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.)

It can be inferred that many people had walked on the sand.

• valid
• not enough evidence

John hears a smoke alarm next door and smells burnt bacon. JOHN CAN INFER THAT...

• His mom made breakfast for him.

• Someone is feeding their dog.

• His neighbor burnt her breakfast.

• It is time for dinner.

Based on this scene, what can we infer about Justin's personality?

• Justin in shy and is not good at interacting with people he has just met.

• Justin is energetic and has an outgoing personality. He is not afraid to talk to new people.

• Justin is angry. He is mad that Callie is being nice to him and continues to talk to him.

• Justin is respectful. He shows respect towards Callie and his brother.

• A

• B

• C

• D

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."

What chore does Michael hate?

• Folding the laundry

• Doing the dishes

• Taking out the garbage

• Cleaning his room

"Text Evidence" is

• my best guess.

• what I can learn from reading the text.

• what I know from experiences that I have had in life.

• a test.

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

• Josh failed the test.
• Josh does not know his grade on the test.
• Josh did excellent on his test.
• Josh skipped the test.