Inferences Quiz

What can you infer about a character who is described as having a "gleaming smile" and "sparkling eyes"?

• The character is probably upset

• The character is likely in a dark mood

• The character is probably happy or excited

• The character is feeling sick

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

If you read a story where the sky is described as "dark and stormy," what might you infer about the setting or mood of the story?

• It is a bright and cheerful setting

• The story might have a tense or ominous mood

• It is the middle of the day

• The story is set in a desert

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When an author describes a character as "slinking in the shadows, avoiding every ray of sunlight," what can you infer about this character?

• They love being outdoors in the sun

• They are probably sneaky or have something to hide

• They are a sunbather

• They are openly social

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

If a story mentions that a character "always had their nose in a book," what can you infer about the character?

• They dislike reading

• They are very social and outgoing

• They enjoy reading and learning

• They are poor at sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In a story, if the weather suddenly changes from sunny to a severe thunderstorm, what might this change symbolize?

• Happiness and peace

• A significant or ominous event is about to happen

• The characters are going to have a picnic

• It is a typical day with no special meaning

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When a character in a book is described as having "a heart of gold," what can you infer about their personality?

• They are selfish

• They are unkind

• They are generous and kind

• They are wealthy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

If a story is set in a "dilapidated, abandoned house," what can you infer about the atmosphere of the story?

• It is warm and inviting

• It is likely to be a horror or mystery story

• The story is a comedy

• The house is well-maintained

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When an author describes a meal as "scrumptious and delectable," what can you infer about the food?

• The food is unappetizing

• The food is probably delicious

• No one likes the food

• The food is spoiled

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

If a character in a story "whispers secrets into the night," what can you infer about the nature of the information?

• It is not important

• It is meant to be shared with everyone

• It is likely private or confidential

• It is about the weather

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When a story describes a journey as "long and perilous," what can you infer about the journey?

• It is a short and safe trip

• It is an easy and uneventful journey

• The journey is difficult and dangerous

• The journey takes place in a city

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4