Inference

An inference is...

• Text evidence + what you know

• Retelling a text

• Making a guess without evidence

• Information written directly into the text.

Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?

• MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

• MARK: Fine! Let's play.

• MARK: I can't believe Sam won!

• MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

What is an inference in literature?

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• A summary of the text

• A direct quote from the text

• A prediction about the future

Which of the following is an example of making an inference?

• Reading the title of a book

• Guessing the ending of a story without reading it

• Concluding a character is sad because they are crying

• Copying a sentence from the text

In the context of reading comprehension, what does it mean to infer?

• To summarize the main idea

• To find the theme of the text

• To deduce information not explicitly stated

• To identify the author's purpose

Which sentence best allows you to infer that a character is nervous?

• She smiled brightly at everyone.

• He tapped his foot rapidly and avoided eye contact.

• They laughed loudly at the joke.

• She sat quietly, reading a book.

How can you infer the setting of a story?

• By reading the dialogue

• By analyzing the characters' actions

• By examining the descriptive details

• By looking at the chapter titles

What can be inferred if a character is described as having 'a heart of stone'?

• The character is very kind.

• The character is unemotional or cold.

• The character is physically strong.

• The character is very intelligent.

Which of the following statements is an inference?

• The sky is blue.

• The grass is wet, so it must have rained.

• The book is on the table.

• The cat is sleeping.

What inference can be made if a character is always seen carrying an umbrella?

• The character likes the sun.

• The character is afraid of getting wet.

• The character is a fashion enthusiast.

• The character is a gardener.