Making Inferences

"Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind.

He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw."

What was true about Justin?

• He was very worried that someone might see him.

• He was angry that he had to walk the dog.

• He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.

• He was very excited and wanted to hurry.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Jessica called Amy on Wednesday after school and told her she would be available to work on their school project after dinner. After dinner, Amy rode her bike over to Jessica's house. When Amy arrived she rang the bell, but there was no answer. Amy got back on her bike and went home."

What has Amy concluded?

• Jessica changed her mind and did not want to meet up to work on the project anymore.

• No one was at Jessica's house.

• Amy changed her mind and decided to go home.

• She went to the wrong house.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.
• Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
• Violet is probably somewhat shy.
• Violet is afraid of everything.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ana carefully filled the bird feeders in her backyard. The many trees that grew on her property were home to various kinds of birds. Ana enjoyed watching the birds and listening to them as they came to eat the seeds she provided for them.

This story does NOT tell.....

• where the bird feeders are located.

• what kind of food Ana give the birds.

• what kinds of birds come to the bird feeders.

• where the birds lived.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these is an inference that can be supported by the passage above? Tony was delighted to see the pavement disappearing under the attack of the bulldozers. The more park, the better, he thought. His delight gradually turned to concern, however, when it became clear that the construction workers were also laying the forms for new pavement, much more pavement than had been there before.  
Which of the following can you infer from the passage above?   

• Tony was in the construction business.
• Tony enjoyed spending time in the park.
•  Tony was an avid environmentalist.
• Tony was in the construction business.
  

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?

• Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.
• Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.
• Sarah is annoyed with her friend.
• Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Cayden held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Cayden's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”

You can infer that

• Cayden's dad needs help shopping.

• Cayden's dad does not shop very often.

• Cayden is very young.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Simone tried to shake off her nerves. This was the big moment. She waited 4 long years to get to this event. She smoothed out her leotard and put chalk on her hands. She hoped to nail that landing! What is Simone?

• A teacher

• A firefighter

• A skater

• A gymnast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Dan sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the broken piece.

This suggests that Grandpa...

• is only good at repairing rocking chairs.

• is enjoying doing the work.

• sad the chair broke.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which dialogue supports the idea that Maddy is proud of the work she has done with her Grandpa?

• "Is this good enough, grandpa?"

• "We're out here, grandma."

• "We did it with our own hands!"

• "Grandma is coming!"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3