Grade 6: Inferencing Practice

Emily looked at the empty plate on the table and sighed deeply. It had been a long day at school, filled with tests and projects. She remembered her friends talking about the delicious pizza they had for lunch while she had only eaten a simple sandwich. Now, she was too tired to cook anything elaborate.

Question: What can be inferred about Emily's day?

• She enjoyed her meal.

• She was busy and likely had no time to eat well.

• 
  She always cooks for herself.
  

• She was planning to eat out.

 As Sarah walked through the park, she noticed the dark clouds gathering in the sky. A chilly wind blew, causing her to pull her jacket tighter around her. She saw a few people hurriedly packing up their picnics and heading for their cars.

Question: What can be inferred about the weather?

• It was a sunny day.
  

• It was likely going to rain soon.
  

• It was warm and pleasant.
  

• It was a windy day.

 Tom rushed into the meeting room, his face flushed and breathing heavily. One of his shoes was untied, and he quickly knelt down to fix it while apologizing to his classmates. They had already started discussing the project, but he had lost track of time while finishing his homework.

Question: What can be inferred about Tom?

• 1. He is always punctual.
     

• 1. 
     He is very organized.
     

• 1. He was running late because he was busy.

• 1. He doesn't care about appearances.

1. In the backyard, the children were giggling and whispering to each other as they sneaked around the big oak tree. They were trying to hide from their parents, who were chatting on the porch. Suddenly, one of them jumped out and shouted, "Surprise!" causing everyone to erupt in laughter.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about the children's behavior?

• 1. They were scared.
     

• 1. They were in trouble.
     

• 1. They were bored.

• 1. They were playing a fun game.
     

1. Jenna stared at the clock on the wall, tapping her foot impatiently. She had been waiting for her friend for almost half an hour. Each minute felt like an eternity, and she glanced at the door every time she heard a noise, hoping it would be her friend arriving.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about Jenna's feelings?

• 1. She is worried about something else.

• 1. She is relaxed.
     

• 1. She is bored and frustrated.
     

• 1. She is excited.
     

1. The old book sat on the shelf, its cover faded and the pages yellowed with age. When Jenna picked it up, a musty smell filled the air, and she could see that it had been read many times. The spine was cracked, and there were pencil marks on some pages.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about the book?
   

• 1. It is brand new.
     

• 1. It has been a favorite among readers for a long time.
     

• 1. It is a textbook.
     

• 1. It has never been opened.

1. As the school bell rang, students poured out of the building, chattering excitedly about their weekend plans. Mark, however, walked slowly, looking at the ground. He had forgotten his lunch at home and was worried about what he would eat during the break.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about Mark's mood?
   

• 1. He is excited about the weekend.
     

• 1. He is happy and looking forward to the break.
     

• 1. He is worried and a bit sad.

• 1. 
     He is feeling indifferent.

1. The community center was filled with the sounds of laughter and music as families gathered for the annual festival. Sam helped set up the games, his face beaming with excitement as he watched children line up for the fun.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about Sam's feelings during the festival?
   

• 1. He is anxious about the crowd.

• 1. He is upset because he can’t play.
     

• 1. He is enjoying helping and being part of the celebration.
     

• 1. He is bored and wants to go home.
     

1. At the bookstore, Tom browsed through the shelves, his eyes lighting up when he found a new adventure book. He picked it up, read the back cover, and grinned widely, imagining the thrilling stories that awaited him.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about Tom's interests?
   

• 1. He dislikes reading.
     

• 1. He enjoys adventure stories.
     

• 1. He is looking for a gift for someone else.

1.  The annual science competition approached, and Mia had been working on her project for weeks. She spent hours researching and building her model, but when she looked at her friend’s project, she felt a wave of doubt wash over her.
   

2. Question: What can be inferred about Mia's feelings about her project?
   

• 1. She is very confident in her work.
     

• 1. She is excited about the competition.
     

• 1. She is feeling inadequate compared to her friend.
     

• 1. She is bored with her project.