Making Predictions and Inferring

An observation is about the ____.

• truth.

• future.

• past.

• present time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An inference is about the ____.

• truth.

• future.

• past.

• present time.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

A prediction is about the ____.

• truth.

• future.

• past.

• present time.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. Which of the following predictions is most likely to occur?

• Johnny will get a good grade.

• Johnny will ace the test.

• Johnny will probably fail his math test.

• Johnny will study during the test.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably picked up her umbrella. Which type of statment is the previous sentence?

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following is an observation?

• The flower is red.

• The flower is in a garden

• The flower has been watered

• People like getting flowers.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

Which observations let the reader know Ryan is probably allergic to cats?

• Robert sees a big orange cat sitting on the couch

• Ryan begins to sneeze.

• Ryan's eyes get red and itchy, then he starts sneezing

• Robert is allergic to cats, too.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following is an observation from the picture?

• The cat is bothering the dog.

• The dog is laying down.

• The cat wanted to play with the dog.

• The dog will ignore the cat.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Which of the following is an inference from the picture?

• The cat is bothering the dog.

• The dog is laying down.

• The cat wanted to play with the dog.

• The dog will ignore the cat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which of the following is a prediction from the picture?

• The cat is bothering the dog.

• The dog is laying down.

• The cat wanted to play with the dog.

• The dog will ignore the cat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1