Making Inferences

Jenny looked outside and saw people carrying umbrellas. What can Jenny infer from this observation?

• It is a sunny day.

• It is possibly raining.

• People are going to the beach.

• It is snowing.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Tom's cat is hiding under the bed and refuses to come out, even when Tom shakes her favorite treat bag. What can Tom infer about his cat's behavior?

• The cat is not hungry.

• The cat is playing a game.

• The cat is scared or upset.

• The cat does not like the treats anymore.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If you see a person wearing a heavy coat, gloves, and a scarf, what can you infer about the weather?

• It is hot outside.

• It is cold outside.

• It is raining.

• It is a perfect beach day.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When reading a story about a character who is sweating and drinking lots of water, what can you infer about the setting or the character's situation?

• It is very cold.

• The character is indoors with air conditioning.

• It is very hot.

• The character is swimming.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a friend tells you they saw a movie three times because they loved it so much, what can you infer about the movie?

• The movie was boring.

• Your friend recommends the movie.

• The movie was too long.

• Your friend didn't understand the movie.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

A book describes a character as having a "green thumb." What can you infer about this character?

• The character is sick.

• The character is good at gardening.

• The character likes to paint.

• The character is an artist.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In a story, if a character's hands are described as "shaking" and their voice as "quivering" when they speak, what can you infer about the character's emotional state?

• They are excited.

• They are calm.

• They are angry.

• They are nervous or scared.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When you see a closed sign on the door of a store during normal business hours, what can you infer?

• The store is open for business.

• The store is closed for a break or an emergency.

• The store is offering a special sale.

• The store has moved to a new location.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a character in a book is described as "stomping their feet and frowning," what can you infer about their mood?

• They are happy.

• They are indifferent.

• They are angry or upset.

• They are excited.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

When a story mentions that birds are flying south for the winter, what can you infer about the season?

• It is spring.

• It is summer.

• It is fall.

• It is winter.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1