Making Inferences

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge  (a)  

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is True because making an inference involves using evidence from the text and our prior knowledge.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Students will make ​ (a)   and use ​ (b)   to support their ​ (c)   .

• inferences

• evidence

• understanding

Answer explanation

Students will use evidence and make inferences to support their understanding.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

In paragraph 18, what is the most likely reason that Sherry shares a quotation with Josh?

• Sherry wants to help Josh understand how she feels.

• Sherry wants to find out if Josh remembers what he said.

• Sherry wants to let Josh know that she followed his advice.

• Sherry wants to comfort Josh like he comforted her.

Answer explanation

The most likely reason that Sherry shares a quotation with Josh is to let Josh know that she followed his advice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can the reader infer about the results of the research study described in paragraph 5?

• A certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students

• Music helps college students understand the importance of sleep.

• College students are too busy to listen to music at night.

• College students like classical music better than other kinds of music.

Answer explanation

The reader can infer that a certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students based on the results of the research study described in paragraph 5.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read line 45.  

MR. LUND:  Well, tomorrow is a new day.

 What does this line suggest?

• Nelson can improve the situation with Lucia and Ms. Chen.

• Lucia will notice that Nelson is being nice to her.

• Mr. Lund will help Nelson look for a new backpack.

• Nelson should return to writing camp with Matt.

Answer explanation

The line suggests that Nelson can improve the situation with Lucia and Ms. Chen, as Mr. Lund mentions that tomorrow is a new day, implying a fresh start.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet' suggests that she rode her bike to school because she needed to store her helmet upon arrival.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 

• Sleep during the day and hunt at night

• Take a bath in the lake 

• Grow thicker fur

• Build a new home out of cactus 

Answer explanation

A coyote might stay cool in the desert by sleeping during the day and hunting at night, as this allows them to avoid the extreme heat.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

• She is late for work

• She will miss her flight at the airport

• She is late for school

• She is hungry

Answer explanation

Cassie's problem is that she is late for school, as indicated by her reaction to the time and her hurried actions.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does this scene suggest about Justin's personality?

• Justin in shy and is not good at interacting with people he has just met.

• Justin is energetic and has an outgoing personality. He is not afraid to talk to new people.

• Justin is angry. He is mad that Callie is being nice to him and continues to talk to him.

• Justin is respectful. He shows respect towards Callie and his brother.

Answer explanation

The scene suggests that Justin is energetic and has an outgoing personality. He is not afraid to talk to new people, which is evident from his interactions with Callie.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on this scene, what is suggested about Callie's personality?

• Callie is brave. She is not afraid to go an audition for the musical.

• Callie is afraid. She is scared to go an audition for the musical.

• Callie is antisocial. She prefers to be by herself.

• Callie is serious. She does not joke around and takes everything she does seriously.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is: Callie is brave. She is not afraid to go an audition for the musical.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1