Inferencing Practice

"John always wakes up early and drinks a glass of orange juice before starting his day. What can you infer?"

• John likes to sleep in.
• John dislikes orange juice.
• John has a morning routine.
• John usually skips breakfast.
• John hates mornings.

"Sara packed her bag with a towel, sunscreen, and a novel. Where is she likely going?"

• To the library
• To the mall
• To the beach
• To a restaurant
• To a concert

"The room was dark and all you could hear was the ticking of a clock. What time of day is it likely to be?"

• Noon
• Morning
• Evening
• Midnight
• Afternoon

"Every time Mike visits his grandmother, she bakes him cookies. What can you infer?"

• Mike dislikes his grandmother.
• Mike's grandmother dislikes baking.
• Mike's grandmother knows he likes cookies.
• Mike never visits his grandmother.
• Mike bakes cookies for his grandmother.

"The ground was wet and people had umbrellas. What had probably happened?"

• It was a sunny day.
• It had probably rained.
• It was a dry day.
• It was snowing.
• People were using umbrellas for shade.

"The students were whispering and passing notes. What might the students be doing?"

• Paying attention to the lesson.
• Disrupting the class.
• Taking a test.
• Eating lunch.
• Studying for an exam.

"She heard the ice cream truck and ran to get her piggy bank. What can you infer?"

• She dislikes ice cream.
• She wants to buy ice cream.
• She is scared of the ice cream truck.
• She collects piggy banks.
• She is saving her money.

"Despite the high temperatures, Jack wore a thick winter coat. What might be inferred?"

• Jack was feeling cold.
• Jack didn't have a lighter coat.
• Jack was preparing for snow.
• Jack enjoys hot weather.
• Jack didn't realize it was hot.

"Amy was brushing her hair and applying makeup. What is she likely preparing for?"

• To go to bed.
• To clean the house.
• To go out.
• To study for an exam.
• To cook dinner.

"Tom always feeds his cat before he goes to bed. What can you infer?"

• Tom's cat is always hungry.
• Tom doesn't like cats.
• Tom has a routine for his cat.
• Tom's cat feeds itself.
• Tom goes to bed early.