Inferences and Context Clues

1. As it neared lunch time, the strong smell of pizza drifted down the hallway, quickly making our class hungry. This was probably due to the fact that out classroom was adjacent to the cafeteria; we were always the first ones in line for lunch.

What is the meaning of the word adjacent in the paragraph?

• assistant

• next to

• far from

• inside

1. As it neared lunch time, the strong smell of pizza drifted down the hallway, quickly making our class hungry. This was probably due to the fact that out classroom was adjacent to the cafeteria; we were always the first ones in line for lunch.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of adjacent?

• as it neared lunchtime

• the first ones in line for lunch

• probably due to the fact

• to the cafeteria

The weather forecaster announced that snow could start falling at any moment. I ran to the window as fast as a rabbit running from a fox. I stared out the window, longingly, as white powder accumulated on the cold, hard ground. After a few minutes, the grass was no longer visible, now covered with snow.

What is the meaning of the word accumulated in the paragraph?

• melted

• moved quickly

• exactly

• built up

The weather forecaster announced that snow could start falling at any moment. I ran to the window as fast as a rabbit running from a fox. I stared out the window, longingly, as white powder accumulated on the cold, hard ground. After a few minutes, the grass was no longer visible, now covered with snow.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of accumulated?

• covered with snow

• cold, hard ground

• as fast as a rabbit running from a fox

• longingly

As someone who is frequently the new kid in a school, I have learned to adapt to new situations quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and middle-school social orders, but I’ve gotten really proficient at it over the years. After a few weeks, no one even remembers that I’m the new kid.

What is the meaning of the word adapt in the paragraph?

• get used to

• skillful

• make something one’s own

• to be scared of

As someone who is frequently the new kid in a school, I have learned to adapt to new situations quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and middle-school social orders, but I’ve gotten really proficient at it over the years. After a few weeks, no one even remembers that I’m the new kid.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of adapt?

• gotten really proficient

• middle-school social orders

• adjust

• no one even remembers

People who work with statistics, or statisticians, often have to analyze large sets of data, looking closely for trends among numbers. Using mathematical techniques, they interpret patterns that explain the world around them. This can help them solve problems in many real world fields like business or government.

What is the meaning of the word analyze in the paragraph?

• come up with

• add to

• do something at the same time

• examine

People who work with statistics, or statisticians, often have to analyze large sets of data, looking closely for trends among numbers. Using mathematical techniques, they interpret patterns that explain the world around them. This can help them solve problems in many real world fields like business or government.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of analyze?

• looking closely

• large sets

• real-world fields

• people who work with

What is an inference?

• the main message of the story

• drawing conclusions from the story using textual evidence

• supporting details found in the text

• shows us symbols from the text to support the theme.

Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How does she most likely feel?

• Joyful

• Angry

• Lonely

• Bored