Understanding Inferences in Reading

What is the primary role of making inferences in reading?

• To guess the author's intentions without clues

• To understand the text beyond its literal meaning

• To memorize facts stated directly in the text

• To critique the author's writing style

What can be inferred about the weather from the narrator's activities?

• It is probably summer

• It is likely winter

• It is definitely raining

• It is unexpectedly warm

Why does the narrator want a Khan Academy mug?

• Because it's mentioned in the text

• To drink hot chocolate in winter

• As a symbol of learning

• It's just a personal wish unrelated to the lesson

What time of year is it likely when the narrator builds a snow fort?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Spring

• Winter

What does the narrator's wish for a Khan Academy mug reveal about him?

• He collects mugs from educational institutions

• He is a fan of Khan Academy

• He dislikes the current mugs he owns

• He is promoting Khan Academy

What does Michaela's story illustrate about making inferences?

• The history of ballet

• The importance of a scholarship in dance

• How to become a professional ballet dancer

• Drawing conclusions from a person's achievements

What does the detective dog, Sherlock Bones, symbolize in the context of reading?

• The adventure in reading detective stories

• The need for a literal interpretation

• The importance of having a pet

• Being investigative while reading

What can be inferred about Michaela's character from her achievements?

• She is very talented and hardworking

• She prefers dancing solo only

• She has no interest in ballet

• She learned dancing at a very old age

What is the purpose of using a magnifying glass metaphor in the context of making inferences?

• To suggest that reading requires physical tools

• To emphasize the need for close examination of the text

• To indicate that reading is only for detectives

• To show that texts are often too small to read

Why is inferring not considered guessing?

• Because it requires asking the author for answers

• Because it's always about finding the main idea

• Because it's based on solid evidence within the text

• Because it involves making random assumptions