Inference Challenge

Read the following passage: Sara woke up to the sound of raindrops hitting her window. She looked outside and saw dark clouds covering the sky. She quickly grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before heading out. What can you infer from this passage?

• It is raining outside.

• The sky is clear and sunny.

• Sara went outside without an umbrella.

• Sara stayed inside because of the rain.

Read the following sentence: John was shivering and his teeth were chattering. What can you infer from this sentence?

• John is feeling hungry.

• John is feeling scared.

• John is feeling very cold.

• John is feeling very hot.

Read the following paragraph: The door was wide open, the lights were on, and there was a plate of half-eaten cookies on the table. What can you infer from this paragraph?

• The room was empty and untouched.

• The door was closed and locked.

• The lights were off and there were no cookies on the table.

• Someone was recently in the room and left in a hurry.

Read the following sentence: The students were cheering and clapping as the teacher announced the field trip. What can you infer from this sentence?

• The students were sad and disappointed about the announcement of the field trip.

• The students were happy and excited about the announcement of the field trip.

• The students were angry and frustrated about the announcement of the field trip.

• The students were bored and uninterested about the announcement of the field trip.

Read the following passage: Emily was sweating and breathing heavily after running for 30 minutes on the treadmill. She reached for her water bottle and took a long drink. What can you infer from this passage?

• Emily is cold.

• Emily is dehydrated.

• Emily is hungry.

• Emily is tired and thirsty.

Read the following sentence: The dog was barking loudly and wagging its tail. What can you infer from this sentence?

• The dog is excited or happy.

• The dog is tired.

• The dog is hungry.

• The dog is scared or anxious.

Read the following paragraph: The room was filled with balloons, streamers, and a birthday cake on the table. People were singing and laughing. What can you infer from this paragraph?

• The room is decorated for a baby shower.

• The room is decorated for a birthday celebration.

• The room is decorated for a graduation party.

• The room is decorated for a wedding.

Read the following sentence: The car's engine was smoking and making strange noises. What can you infer from this sentence?

• The car needs an oil change.

• The car is low on gas.

• The car's tires need to be replaced.

• There is a problem with the car's engine.

Read the following passage: Tom was wearing a winter coat, gloves, and a hat. He was also carrying a sled. What can you infer from this passage?

• Tom is going ice skating.

• Tom is going snowboarding.

• Tom is preparing for winter activities such as sledding.

• Tom is going skiing.

Read the following sentence: The book was open on the last page with a bookmark in it. What can you infer from this sentence?

• The book was open on the first page with a bookmark in it.

• The book was closed on the last page with a bookmark in it.

• The book was left open on the last page with a bookmark in it.

• The book was open on a random page with a bookmark in it.