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. When he arrived at school, he realized that he had forgotten his lunch. What can you infer from this passage?

• John remembered his lunch

• John forgot his lunch.

• John ate his lunch on the way to school

• John had breakfast before leaving for school

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?

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

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

• 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.

Read the following passage: The sky turned dark, and thunder rumbled in the distance. People started rushing to find shelter. What can you infer from this passage?

• People are enjoying the sunshine.

• The weather is clear.

• A storm is approaching.

• It is daytime.

Read the following passage: Emily was holding a beautifully wrapped gift. She smiled and handed it to her friend. What can you infer from this passage?

• Emily is giving a gift to her friend.

• Emily is returning a gift to her friend.

• Emily is receiving a gift from her friend.

• Emily is selling a gift to her friend.

Read the following passage: The soccer team had been practicing for weeks. They were confident and ready for the big game. What can you infer from this passage?

• The soccer team is nervous and unprepared for the big game.

• The soccer team has not been practicing for weeks.

• The soccer team is unsure about the big game.

• The soccer team is confident and ready for the big game.

Read the following passage: The detective carefully examined the crime scene. He collected fingerprints and took photographs. What can you infer from this passage?

• The detective is a criminal

• The detective is investigating a crime and collecting evidence such as fingerprints and photographs.

• The detective is a witness

• The detective is a photographer

Read the following passage: The bakery was filled with the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. Customers lined up to buy their favorite pastries. What can you infer from this passage?

• The bakery is closed and the pastries are stale.

• The bakery is popular and the pastries are delicious.

• The bakery is unpopular and the pastries are overpriced.

• The bakery is empty and the pastries are tasteless.

Read the following passage: The students were sitting quietly, listening to the teacher's instructions. They took out their notebooks and started writing. What can you infer from this passage?

• The students were playing games on their phones.

• The students were sleeping.

• The students were attentive and following the teacher's instructions.

• The students were talking and not paying attention.

Read the following passage: The car was covered in dirt and had a flat tire. The driver looked frustrated and called for help. What can you infer from this passage?

• The car is brand new and the driver is happy.

• The car is clean and the driver is relaxed.

• The car is in a poor condition and the driver needs help.

• The car is in perfect condition and the driver is enjoying the ride.

Read the following passage: The little girl was crying and holding a broken toy. Her mother hugged her tightly and promised to fix it. What can you infer from this passage?

• The little girl is upset because her toy is broken and her mother refuses to fix it.

• The little girl is upset because her toy is broken and her mother doesn't care.

• The little girl is upset because her toy is broken and her mother scolds her.

• The little girl is upset because her toy is broken and her mother promises to fix it.