Inference and Analysis Skills Quiz

With Inference, your answer choices will usually be_____ stated in the text.

• Directly

• Commonly

• Indirectly

• Obviously

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley."

We can infer that…

• Riley was the best player.

• Elliott really wanted Riley on his team.

• Riley was not a very good player.

• Elliott had a hard time choosing a team member.

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.

The excerpts purpose is to...

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

The excerpts purpose is to...

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Read the following passage: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. The air was cool, and the gentle rustle of leaves whispered secrets of the night." What can be inferred about the time of day in the passage?

• Early morning

• Noon

• Evening

• Midnight

What is the author's primary purpose in the passage: "The factory's chimneys belched smoke into the sky, a testament to the relentless march of industrial progress"?

• To describe a picturesque scene

• To criticise industrial pollution

• To narrate a historical event

• To explain a scientific process

In the story, Sarah gives up her dream job to take care of her ailing mother. What motivates Sarah's decision?

• Financial necessity

• Personal ambition

• Family loyalty

• Desire for adventure

What does the phrase "a heart of stone" most likely mean in the context of the sentence: "Despite her pleas, he remained unmoved, his heart of stone unyielding"?

• He is physically strong

• He is emotionally cold

• He is very stubborn

• He is deeply in love

Based on the data provided: "In 2022, the average temperature in London was 15°C, while in 2023, it rose to 16°C," what conclusion can be drawn?

• The climate is cooling

• The climate is warming

• The climate is stable

• The data is insufficient