Inference Questions

Jason walked out of the office, shaking his head and stuffing his resume into his bag. What can we infer about what happened to Jason?

• He was promoted at work.

• He didn’t get the job he interviewed for.

• He forgot something important.

• He is looking for a new apartment.

Carlos came home to find his kitchen counter covered with flour, his dog licking the floor, and a half-eaten sandwich on the table. What can we infer about what happened while Carlos was away?

• Carlos baked a cake earlier.

• Someone tried to make food and was interrupted.

• Carlos’s dog loves sandwiches.

• Carlos forgot to clean the kitchen.

At the park, Maggie sat on the bench with her arms crossed and didn’t respond when her friends invited her to play. What can we infer about Maggie’s situation?

• Maggie is feeling happy.

• Maggie is feeling upset.

• Maggie is feeling energetic.

• Maggie is feeling excited.

What can we infer about Maggie’s mood?

• She is feeling excited.

• She might be upset or angry.

• She is feeling tired.

• She wants to play alone.

Jeremy found his younger brother’s video game controller in pieces on the floor and heard his brother crying in the next room. What can we infer happened to the controller?

• It was accidentally broken.

• Jeremy’s brother threw it out.

• It was stolen.

• Jeremy’s brother lost interest in video games.

Sarah opened the refrigerator and frowned when she saw a note on the milk jug that read, “Do not drink – expired.” What can we infer about Sarah’s reaction?

• She had planned to use the milk but now can’t.

• She doesn’t like drinking milk.

• She was surprised someone left her a note.

• She is upset about the price of milk.

Sasha ran into the coffee shop, looked around quickly, and then left without ordering anything. What can we infer about Sasha’s reason for being at the coffee shop?

• She needed coffee urgently.

• She was looking for someone.

• She doesn’t like the coffee there.

• She changed her mind about buying coffee.

When Aaron walked into the classroom, everyone went silent and looked down, avoiding eye contact with him. What can we infer about Aaron's situation?

• Aaron is a popular student.

• Aaron is the class clown.

• Something might have happened involving Aaron.

• Aaron recently transferred to the school.

Tina found a small box in her closet that was taped shut and labeled “Private.” What can we infer about the box?

• It contains old clothes.

• It holds something Tina wants to keep secret.

• It’s ready to be thrown away.

• Tina forgot what’s inside the box.

How does the woman feel in this picture?

• happy

• tired

• angry