Inferencing Quiz

Read the following passage: John woke up late and rushed to get ready for school. He quickly brushed his teeth and grabbed a piece of toast for breakfast. As he ran out the door, he noticed that it was raining. What can you infer from this passage?

• It is currently raining outside.

• John noticed that it was snowing outside.

• John forgot to brush his teeth.

• John woke up early and had a leisurely breakfast.

Read the following passage: Sara was carrying an umbrella and wearing a raincoat. She was also holding a book. What can you infer from this passage?

• Sara is going for a walk.

• Sara is going to a party.

• Sara is going to the beach.

• It is raining.

Read the following passage: The soccer team was practicing in the field. The coach blew the whistle and the players started running. What can you infer from this passage?

• The coach blew the whistle to call the players off the field.

• The coach signaled the start of a practice or a game.

• The coach blew the whistle to end the practice.

• The coach blew the whistle to signal a timeout.

Read the following passage: Emily was wearing a swimsuit and carrying a beach towel. She also had a bottle of sunscreen. What can you infer from this passage?

• Emily is going to a movie theater.

• Emily is going to the beach or a swimming pool.

• Emily is going to a party.

• Emily is going to a ski resort.

Read the following passage: The bakery was filled with the smell of freshly baked bread. Customers were lined up at the counter, waiting to buy their favorite pastries. What can you infer from this passage?

• The bakery is known for its terrible pastries.

• The bakery is popular and sells delicious pastries.

• The bakery is closed and not open for business.

• The bakery is empty and does not sell any pastries.

Read the following passage: The teacher handed out a worksheet to the students. They all took out their pencils and started working. What can you infer from this passage?

• The teacher is collecting the worksheets from the students.

• The students are using pens instead of pencils.

• The students are not paying attention to the teacher.

• The students are working on the worksheet with their pencils.

Read the following passage: The car was parked in a handicapped spot. It had a wheelchair symbol on the license plate. What can you infer from this passage?

Read the following passage: The dog was barking loudly and wagging its tail. It ran towards the front door. What can you infer from this passage?

• The dog is scared and anxious.

• The dog is excited and happy.

• The dog is hungry and wants food.

• The dog is tired and wants to sleep.

Read the following passage: The boy was wearing a backpack and holding a lunchbox. He waved goodbye to his parents and walked towards the school bus. What can you infer from this passage?

• The boy is going to a party.

• The boy is going to school.

• The boy is going on a trip.

• The boy is going to the park.

Read the following passage: The store was closed and the lights were turned off. There was a sign on the door that said 'Closed for renovation'. What can you infer from this passage?

• The store is closed for renovation.

• The store is closed for inventory.

• The store is closed for lunch.

• The store is closed for the day.