Answer Inferential Questions

An INFERENCE is...

• A logical conclusion

• A guess based on evidence

• Both

To make good inferences you need to...

• Pick your nose

• look up every unfamiliar word

• Pay attention to details

• Read fast

A VALID INFERENCE is...

• Never supported

• A wild guess

• Supported with evidence

• Is hard to find

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

What can be inferred?

• Hudson work as a plummer

• Hudson enjoys his job

• Hudson is an Auto mechanic

• Hudson is a car salesman

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

Every four years, February has an extra day. When this happens, it is called Leap Year. But even with the extra day, February is still the shortest month of the year. Some months, like June and November, have 30 days. Other months like March and August, have 31 days.

It is likely that:

• February has longer days

• February has less than 30 days

• February has more than 31 days

When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a shirt. He'd spent a long day in the fields. What is mostly likely Peter's job?

• A Farmer

• A Doctor

• A bus driver

• A construction worker

Over a loudspeaker, a voice announces that Flight 240 for Los Angeles is now boarding. You see dozens of people pulling wheeled suitcases up and down a wide hallway. At one end of the hall is an area with several uniformed men and women talking to each person who passes through a gate. You can infer that you are in:

• an airport

• a hospital

• a college

• a football stadium

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

It is likely that:

• Mosquitoes bit Rachel

• Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

• Rachel was already sick

• Rachel fell in poison ivy

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.

Where is Mike?

• on a picnic

• at a slumber party

• at camp

• in Westmorelant