Inference Post Test

Read each passage carefully. Then choose the best answer based on the information given and your ability to infer. Passage: A group of teenagers is walking through a forest when one of them suddenly stops and points at the ground. "Look," she says, "the footprints lead off the trail and into the bushes. They're huge, too." The others exchange uneasy glances. Question: What can you infer about the teenagers' reaction?

• They are excited to see a bear.

• They are worried about what might have made the footprints.

• They are planning to leave the forest immediately.

• They know exactly what kind of animal made the footprints.

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Read each passage carefully. Then choose the best answer based on the information given and your ability to infer. Passage: Marcus closed the envelope with trembling hands and slid it across the desk. The words “resignation letter” were faintly visible through the paper. Question: Why is Marcus trembling?

• He is cold.

• He is nervous about leaving his job.

• He is excited about a new opportunity.

• He is angry at his boss.

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Read each passage carefully. Then choose the best answer based on the information given and your ability to infer. Passage: Lila returned home and found the lights off and the front door slightly open. She stepped inside and called out, "Is anyone here?" but there was no response. Question: What can you infer about Lila’s state of mind?

• She is relieved to be home.

• She is confident that everything is fine.

• She is concerned something is wrong.

• She is angry about forgetting to lock the door.

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Passage: The teacher walked into the classroom and saw scattered papers and overturned chairs. She raised an eyebrow but said nothing as she began to straighten the chairs. What can you infer about the teacher’s reaction?

• She is surprised by the mess.

• She is not bothered by the disorder.

• She knows who caused the mess but doesn’t want to address it.

• She is in a hurry to start the lesson.

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Passage: During the movie, a man sitting in the front row kept shifting in his seat and looking at his watch. What can you infer about the man?

• He is enjoying the movie.

• He is bored or impatient.

• He is waiting for someone to call him.

• He is planning to leave early.

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Passage: Jamie glanced at the clock and sighed. He pulled out a thick textbook and opened it to the middle, rubbing his eyes as he began to read. What can you infer about Jamie’s situation?

• He enjoys reading textbooks.

• He is studying for an important test.

• He doesn’t understand the material.

• He is trying to find a specific chapter.

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Passage: Sophia looked out the window and saw dark clouds gathering. She grabbed an umbrella before heading out the door. What can you infer about Sophia?

• She is planning to stay indoors.

• She is preparing for rain.

• She is going to meet someone.

• She is worried about the weather.

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Emma’s alarm didn’t go off, and now she was rushing around the house, grabbing her keys and throwing on a coat. What can you infer about Emma?

• She is getting ready for bed.

• She is late for something important.

• She is going to visit a friend.

• She forgot to charge her phone.

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At the park, a little boy pointed to the ice cream truck and tugged on his father’s sleeve. The father smiled and shook his head. What can you infer about the father’s decision?

• He thinks the boy is too young for ice cream.

• He doesn’t have money to buy ice cream.

• He doesn’t want the boy to have ice cream at that moment.

• He dislikes ice cream.

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The dog whined and pawed at the empty food bowl. What can you infer about the dog?

• It is bored.

• It is hungry.

• It is scared.

• It is excited.

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