Inference Skills Quiz

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

After reading a story where a character finds a wallet on the ground and decides to return it to its owner, what conclusion can you draw about the character's values?

• The character values money above all.

• The character is indifferent to other people's property.

• The character values honesty and integrity.

• The character is likely to steal in the future.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a plant in your garden is wilting despite regular watering, what might you infer is the problem?

• The plant is getting too much sun.

• The plant is not getting enough water.

• The soil lacks essential nutrients.

• The plant is naturally droopy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In a story, if a character is described as having a meticulous desk with everything in its place, what can you infer about this character's personality?

• They are disorganized.

• They value order and organization.

• They rarely work at their desk.

• They are careless.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

When a weather forecast predicts a 90% chance of rain, what should you infer about the day's weather?

• It will definitely rain.

• It might rain.

• It is unlikely to rain.

• It will be sunny.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If you hear birds chirping every morning at dawn, what can you infer about birds' behavior?

• Birds only chirp at night.

• Birds prefer to chirp in the afternoon.

• Birds are active and vocal at dawn.

• Birds chirp only when it rains.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

When reading a book, if the setting is described as a dark and stormy night at an old, abandoned mansion, what can you infer about the mood of the story?

• It is likely to be a cheerful, uplifting story.

• The story is set in a modern, urban environment.

• The mood is likely to be mysterious or suspenseful.

• The story will focus on outdoor adventures.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a friend tells you they studied all night for a test, what can you infer about their preparation?

• They didn't study at all.

• They feel unprepared for the test.

• They are very prepared for the test.

• They forgot about the test until the last minute.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When a character in a book blushes after receiving a compliment, what can you infer about their feelings?

• They dislike the person who complimented them.

• They are embarrassed or shy about the attention.

• They didn't hear the compliment.

• They are angry about the compliment.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a person plants a tree in every yard they have lived in, what can you infer about their values?

• They do not care about the environment.

• They have a strong appreciation for nature and the environment.

• They dislike trees but plant them anyway.

• They are indifferent to planting trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1