Inference Questions

Read the passage and answer the question. "Jessica arrived at the bus stop and checked her watch. She sighed, shaking her head as she sat down on the bench, glancing impatiently at the empty street." What can you infer about Jessica’s situation?

• Jessica is excited to meet someone.

• Jessica missed the bus.

• Jessica is waiting for a late bus.

• Jessica forgot something at home.

Read the passage and answer the question. "The teacher handed back the graded papers. As soon as Jake saw his grade, he slumped in his chair and stared at his paper." What can you infer about how Jake feels?

• Jake is happy with his grade.

• Jake is upset about his grade.

• Jake is confused about his grade.

• Jake didn’t care about his grade.

Read the passage and answer the question. "Maria carefully double-checked her packing list. She zipped her suitcase and smiled, feeling ready for the adventure." What can you infer about Maria?

• Maria is going to school.

• Maria is about to go on a trip.

• Maria is nervous about something.

• Maria is moving to a new house.

Read the passage and answer the question. "After the loud crash, the cat darted under the couch, its eyes wide with fear." What can you infer caused the cat’s reaction?

• The cat saw something interesting.

• The cat heard something that scared it.

• The cat wanted to hide and play.

• The cat is hungry.

Read the passage and answer the question. "Tom’s clothes were drenched, and his hair stuck to his forehead as he walked inside, dripping water onto the floor." What can you infer about Tom?

• He just took a shower.

• He was caught in the rain.

• He spilled water on himself.

• He went swimming.

What can you infer about the outcome of the game? "The crowd rose to their feet, cheering loudly as the team scored the winning goal just before the final whistle blew."

• The team lost the game.

• The game is still ongoing.

• The team won the game.

• The game was postponed.

What can you infer about Sarah’s feelings? "Sarah’s eyes filled with tears as she said goodbye to her old house for the last time."

• Sarah is sad about leaving.

• Sarah is excited about moving.

• Sarah is confused about leaving.

• Sarah is angry about moving.

What can you infer about Jenna? "The sun had just set, and the streetlights flickered on. Jenna pulled her jacket tighter around her as she hurried down the sidewalk."

• Jenna is cold.

• Jenna is late for a meeting.

• Jenna is scared of the dark.

• Jenna is lost.

What can you infer about Ethan? "As soon as the teacher announced the project, Ethan groaned and put his head down on the desk."

• Ethan is excited about the project.

• Ethan is tired from staying up late.

• Ethan is frustrated by the project.

• Ethan doesn’t understand the project.

What can you infer about Mia? "Every time Mia opened her book to study, her eyes felt heavy, and soon she was fast asleep."

• Mia finds the book very interesting.

• Mia is staying up too late to study.

• Mia doesn’t understand the material.

• Mia enjoys studying.