Reading Comprehension: Inference

Read the following passage: Liam woke up early in the morning and saw that it was raining outside. He decided to take an umbrella with him to school. What can you infer from this passage? A) Liam likes to walk in the rain B) Liam does not like to get wet C) Liam forgot his raincoat D) Liam is going to a party

• D) Liam is going to a party

• C) Liam forgot his raincoat

• A) Liam likes to walk in the rain

• B) Liam does not like to get wet

Mason, Ava, and Jackson saw Sara carrying a basketball and wearing a jersey with a number 23 on it at their school. What can you infer from this situation?

• A) Sara is a basketball player

• B) Sara is a fan of basketball

• C) Sara is going to a basketball game

• D) Sara is going to play soccer

Mason, Henry, and David went to their favorite store, but they found it closed and the lights were off. What can you infer from this situation?

• A) The store is open

• C) The store is under renovation

• D) The store is having a sale

• B) The store is closed

Read the following passage: Abigail saw Jackson carrying a backpack and a notebook while walking towards the school bus. What can you infer from this passage? A) Jackson is going to school B) Jackson is going on a trip C) Jackson is going to work D) Jackson is going to a party

• B) Jackson is going on a trip

• C) Jackson is going to work

• A) Jackson is going to school

• D) Jackson is going to a party

Consider this situation: Oliver parked his car in a handicapped spot at the shopping mall. What can you infer from this situation? A) Oliver is disabled B) Oliver is in a hurry C) Oliver is breaking the law D) Oliver is waiting for Benjamin and Anika

• C

• B

• A

• D

Isla was at the park with her dog, Mason. Mason was barking loudly and wagging his tail while playing with Olivia. What can you infer from this scenario?

• B) Mason is scared

• C) Mason is hungry

• D) Mason is sick

• A) Mason is happy

During a science lecture, Avery, Charlotte, and Michael were sitting quietly and listening to their teacher explain the concept of photosynthesis. What can you infer from this scenario?

• B) Avery, Charlotte, and Michael are interested in the lecture

• A) Avery, Charlotte, and Michael are bored

• C) Avery, Charlotte, and Michael are sleeping

• D) Avery, Charlotte, and Michael are playing

Imagine this scenario: Scarlett had a birthday party and there was a delicious chocolate cake. After the party, Arjun noticed that the cake was half-eaten and there were crumbs on the table. What can you infer from this situation? A) Lily dropped the cake B) Lily ate the cake C) Lily is baking a cake D) Lily is allergic to cake

• B

• A

• C

• D

Aria, Liam, and Zoe were walking to school when they noticed the road was blocked with traffic cones. What can you infer from this passage?

• A) The road is closed

• B) The road is under construction

• C) The road is a detour

• D) The road is a shortcut

Hannah left her book open on the table before going to the restroom. What can you infer from this situation?

• D) Someone is tearing the book

• C) Someone is writing in the book

• A) Someone is reading the book

• B) Hannah forgot to close the book