Inferences Vocabulary

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____________________.

• summarize

• problem solve

• identify the main idea

• infer

Inferencing means _________________.

• understanding exactly what the text says

• using logic to read between the lines

• determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• using word parts to decode an unknown word

When you "read between the lines" you _____________________.

• make an educated guess about things that aren't written down

• look for the very small print in between the lines of a book

• stop and think about each line before you read on

• read two things at once

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• An inference is not based on any evidence.

• An inference is based only on what the text says.

• An inference always turns out to be right.

• An inference requires that you use clues.

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to sleep over. She texts you that she is on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• Justina is babysitting her brother.

• Justina is doing her homework.

• Traffic is slow due to the weather.

• Justina can't come to your house.

Your mother is wearing a rain coat. When she comes inside, she puts down her umbrella. The BEST inference you could make is that __________________.

• she is picking up your brother from school

• she needs to go grocery shopping

• it is raining outside

• it is winter

Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• There will be a hurricane.

• Someone will stop by.

• An animal will leap into the flames.

• The fire may spread.

James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. What is the BEST inference you can make?

• James is going on a field trip.

• James is training to run a race.

• James wanted to ride that bus.

• James recognized someone on the bus.

A girl tells you that her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that her cat _______________.

• is a kitten

• is often in a bad mood

• is large

• is in the backyard

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He has been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben ______________________.

• is nervous about the audition

• is happy about the play

• never gets sick

• is allergic to peanuts