Inference

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Have a safe walk to school.”

You can infer...

• a. Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

• b. Maggie lives close to school.

• c. Maggie is never late for school.

• d. Maggie is excited about going to school.

Huston hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped into his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.” You can infer...

• a. Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• b. Hudson enjoys his job.

• c. Hudson works as a plumber.

• d. Hudson is a truck salesman.

Nicole exited her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. Almost immediately a taxi stopped. She said, “Please take me to 360 45th Street.” You can infer...

• a. Nicole's car is broken.

• b. Nicole is going on vacation.

• c. Nicole is going shopping.

• d. Nicole lives in a large city.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They went into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” You can infer...

• a. Everett is young.

• b. Everett's dad does not shop often.

• c. Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.

• d. Everett had never been to a grocery store.