Inferring English

Read the passage: "The boy stared at the plate, his stomach rumbling as the aroma of the freshly baked cookies filled the room." What can you infer about the boy?

• He dislikes cookies

• He is not hungry

• He is eager to eat the cookies

• He is allergic to cookies

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read the passage: "As Sarah looked out the window, she noticed dark clouds gathering and heard the distant rumble of thunder." What can you infer about the weather?

• It is sunny

• A storm is coming

• It is snowing

• The weather is calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read the passage: "The girl's hands shook as she clutched the envelope, her eyes scanning the words over and over again." What can you infer about the girl's emotions?

• She is excited

• She is bored

• She is nervous

• She is confident

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the passage: "Tom's room was a mess; clothes were scattered everywhere, and piles of books covered the floor." What can you infer about Tom?

• He is very organized

• He enjoys cleaning

• He is untidy

• He hates books

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read the passage: "Anna put on her sunglasses and hat before stepping out into the bright sun." What can you infer about the day?

• It is rainy

• It is sunny

• It is cloudy

• It is nighttime

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read the passage: "The dog wagged its tail and barked excitedly as the girl approached with a leash in her hand." What can you infer about the dog?

• The dog is scared

• The dog is excited for a walk

• The dog is tired

• The dog is hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the passage: "He couldn't stop yawning as he stared at the computer screen, his eyes heavy and bleary." What can you infer about the person?

• He is full of energy

• He is well-rested

• He is feeling ill

• He is tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the passage: "The woman's hands were covered in flour, and the kitchen smelled of warm bread and cinnamon." What can you infer about the woman?

• She is baking

• She is gardening

• She is painting

• She is doing laundry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1