Inference Challenge

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

• John woke up early and got ready for school.

• John forgot his backpack at home.

• John noticed that it was snowing outside.

• It is raining outside.

Read the following passage: Sara was sitting in her room, reading a book. Suddenly, she heard a loud crash coming from the kitchen. She quickly got up and ran to see what happened. What can you infer from this passage?

• Sara was sleeping in her room when she heard a loud crash in the kitchen.

• Sara was cooking in the kitchen when she heard a loud crash.

• Sara was outside the house when she heard a loud crash in the kitchen.

• There was a loud crash in the kitchen and Sara went to see what happened.

Read the following passage: Tom was walking in the park when he saw a group of people gathered around a tree. He went closer to see what was happening and noticed a bird's nest on one of the branches. What can you infer from this passage?

• Tom saw a squirrel in the park.

• Tom saw a group of people playing frisbee in the park.

• Tom noticed a cat sleeping on one of the branches of the tree.

• Tom noticed a bird's nest on one of the branches of the tree.

Read the following passage: Emily was at the store, looking at different types of fruits. She picked up an apple, smelled it, and put it back. Then she picked up a banana, peeled it, and took a bite. What can you infer from this passage?

• Emily is a fruit vendor.

• Emily is a picky eater.

• Emily is allergic to apples and bananas.

• Emily is trying to determine the quality of the fruits by smelling the apple and tasting the banana.

Read the following passage: Mark was sitting in the living room, watching TV. Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. He got up and opened the door to find his friend standing outside. What can you infer from this passage?

• Mark's friend came to borrow something from him.

• Mark's friend came to deliver a package.

• Mark's friend came to invite him to a party.

• Mark's friend came to visit him.