Mastering Inferences Quiz

If the tomato plants in Mrs. Smith's garden are not growing well despite regular watering, what can you infer is a possible cause?

• The tomato plants are getting too much sunlight.

• The soil lacks essential nutrients.

• The tomato plants are being overwatered.

• The garden is in a perfect condition.

Imagine you're observing Alex in a meeting. Alex frequently has a "furrowed brow" and is "tapping their fingers" on the table. What can you infer about Alex's mood?

• Excited

• Bored

• Anxious or worried

• Joyful

If a story mentions that the town of Pompeii is covered in a thick layer of ash, what can you infer happened recently in the story?

• It snowed heavily.

• There was a volcanic eruption.

• A factory exploded.

• It is located in a desert.

A character named Alex in a novel always carries a map and a compass during their adventures in the Amazon rainforest. What can you infer about Alex?

• Alex is lost in the forest.

• Alex enjoys hiking or exploring the rainforest.

• Alex is a geography teacher on a field trip.

• Alex dislikes using GPS technology.

When you see a neighborhood with "dilapidated buildings with boarded-up windows," such as in the old district of Rivertown, what can you infer about the area?

• It is a new and thriving community.

• It is undergoing construction.

• It is neglected or possibly abandoned.

• It is a historical landmark.

If Emily coughs and sneezes frequently during spring while walking through the park, what can you infer is the cause?

• Emily is allergic to pollen.

• Emily has a cold.

• Emily is pretending to be sick.

• Emily dislikes spring.

In a story, if the Smith family moves to a house near Lake Tahoe and starts spending a lot of time hiking and picnicking by the lake, what can you infer about the Smith family's lifestyle change?

• They have become more active and appreciate nature.

• They are trying to escape from someone.

• They dislike their neighbors.

• They are afraid of water.

When Jamie blushes and stammers every time Alex's name is mentioned, what can you infer about Jamie's feelings?

• They are angry at Alex.

• They are indifferent towards Alex.

• They have a crush on or are embarrassed by Alex.

• They are related to Alex.

If a text describes a scene where birds are flying south and leaves are falling from the trees in Central Park, what can you infer about the season?

• It is spring.

• It is summer.

• It is autumn.

• It is winter.

If a story mentions that Max, a Labrador, whines and paces by the door every evening, what can you infer is happening?

• Max wants to go outside.

• Max is afraid of something outside.

• Max is waiting for his owner to come home.

• Max hears a strange noise.