Inferences Practice Set A

Read the excerpt and chose the inference that best fits the story:

Ted sat staring at the TV in his bedroom. There were toys and clothes everywhere. He heard his mom coming up the stairs. “Oh no!” he cried as he tried to clean his room before his mom walked in.

• Ted was really enjoying what he was watching.

• Ted's room was messy.

• Ted knew he would be in

  trouble for not cleaning his room.

• There were toys and clothes everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read the excerpt and chose the inference that best fits the story:

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left.

Caitlin said, "Jason."

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

• Jason was not a very good player.

• They just forgot he was there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Read the excerpt and chose the inference that best fits the story:

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.

• He was very worried that someone might see him.

• He was angry that he had to walk the dog.

• He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.

• He was very excited and wanted to hurry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Read the excerpt and chose the inference that best fits the story:

Please don't spend a lot of money on my birthday present. I'm just thankful to have such a wonderful mother and father. I'll just use the little money I have to buy myself an inexpensive coat. And if I can only find coats that cost more than what I have saved up, I'll just continue wearing the coat I have, even if the zipper is broken.

• The speaker don't want a gift.

• The speaker wants her guests to buy her a coat.

• The speaker stated that the zipper on her coat is broken.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the excerpt and chose the inference that best fits the story:

Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine, doing the dishes, that was alright. 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.

• Michael hates folding the laundry.

• Michael hates doing the dishes.

• Michael hates taking out the garbage.

• Michael hates cleaning his room.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1