Understanding Inferences Quiz

What is an inference?

• A logical conclusion based on clues.

• A detailed description of an event.

• A guess with no basis.

• A fact stated directly in the text.

Why did the dog look guilty?

• Because it was playing.

• Because it was hungry.

• Because it made a mess.

• Because it was sleeping.

How do we use background knowledge in making inferences?

• By focusing on unrelated details.

• By ignoring it.

• By combining it with what we see or read.

• By guessing randomly.

How can we express an inference about the dog?

• Dogs always make a mess.

• I know the dog is guilty because it's big.

• I infer the dog chewed the paper towel because it loves shoes and looks guilty.

• I guess the dog is naughty.

What is the purpose of sentence frames in discussing inferences?

• To confuse the listener.

• To clearly articulate our thought process.

• To memorize facts.

• To make guessing easier.

What might indicate that a baby has tasted something sour?

• Laughing.

• Sleeping quietly.

• A surprised expression.

• Holding a toy.

Why do we infer the baby tasted the lime?

• Because the lime is green.

• Because babies are always hungry.

• Because of the baby's surprised expression and holding a lime.

• Because the baby is crying.

What caused Kelly to be upset in the passage?

• She lost her toy.

• Joey destroyed her puzzle.

• Her puzzle was intact.

• Joey apologized to her.

Why did Joey need to apologize?

• Because he was playing nicely.

• Because he helped clean up.

• Because he made a puzzle.

• Because he destroyed Kelly's puzzle.

What can we infer from the mother's reaction?

• She was surprised.

• She wanted to play a game.

• She was used to such situations.

• She was happy.