Understanding Imply and Infer

What does the word "imply" mean?

• To suggest something indirectly

• To understand something from evidence

• To state something directly

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "infer" mean?

• To suggest something indirectly

• To understand something from evidence

• To state something directly

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following sentences uses "imply" correctly?

• She inferred that he was upset from his tone.

• The teacher implied that there would be a quiz next week.

• He inferred the answer from the clues given.

• She implied the answer was incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses "infer" correctly?

• The author implied the theme of the story.

• From the evidence, the detective inferred the suspect's motive.

• She implied that she was not interested.

• He inferred the question was difficult.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone says, "The sky is getting dark," what can you infer?

• It is going to rain.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• It is early morning.

• The sky is clear.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a teacher says, "You might want to review your notes for tomorrow," what is the teacher implying?

• There will be a test tomorrow.

• There is no need to study.

• The notes are not important.

• The class is canceled.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of inferring?

• Reading a book and understanding the plot

• Hearing thunder and thinking it might rain

• Writing an essay

• Asking a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is an example of implying?

• A teacher directly stating there will be a test

• A friend hinting they are upset without saying it

• A student answering a question

• A parent giving a direct order

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

If someone says, "I wouldn't leave your umbrella at home," what are they implying?

• It is going to be sunny.

• It might rain.

• You don't need an umbrella.

• The umbrella is broken.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

If you see someone wearing a heavy coat in the summer, what might you infer?

• It is very hot outside.

• The person is cold.

• The person likes summer.

• The coat is light.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1