Inference Based on the Article

The Canadian province of Quebec was originally settled be French fur traders. Eventually, cities grew to support the fur trade. As a result, other industries became the main source of the income for residents.

Based on this passage, you can infer that some residents of Quebec may speak which language?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• Danish

Carrots are an excellent source of retinol. Retinol is a pure form of vitamin A and is essential for good vision and strong teeth. It is often found in foods such as eggs, liver, and fish. For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.

What can you infer amount the amount of retinal in eggs, liver, and fish?

• It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots

• It is less than the amount in carrots

• Eggs, liver, and fish do not contain retinol

• Carrots have no retinol

Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed the spot in the musical, but Molly did not.

The reader can infer that-

• The directors thought Molly was a better singer than Emily.

• Neither Emily or Molly had a chance to Sind during the auditions.

• The directors thought Emily was a better singer than Molly.

• Both Emily and Molly are great singers.

Tim ans Liam both glanced around the room nervously as the teacher handed back the graded tests. The teacher handed Liam his test and smiled. The teacher handed Tim his test and asked, "What happened?"

The reader can infer that-

• Liam did not do well on his test

• Tim did not do well on his test

• Tim was not in school on the day of the test

• Both Tim and Liam did well on the test

Katie slammed her textbook closed and crumpled up the piece of paper she was working on. "Ugh!" she said.

Based on the passage, what can the reader infer about Katie?

• Katie enjoys math

• Katie is having difficulty with math

• Katie has finished her math homework

• Katie is angry with her math teacher

Trudy looked down, the sound of everyone's laughter burned in her ears. She felt her face grow warm and knew she was turning red. She wished she could just walk out of the classroom.

Based on this description, what can the reader infer?

• Trudy is embarrassed

• Trudy is new in school

• Trudy is very angry

• Trudy is happy

Casey loved this time of year. She loved the bright red leaves on the trees, piles of leaves on sidewalks, and the decorated pumpkins and jack-o-laterns showing up on people's steps and porches.

What season can the reader infer that it is?

• spring

• winter

• fall

• summer

Sammy was promoted from third to fifth grade. The teachers at his school decided he did not have to attend fourth grade at all.

What conclusion can the reader make about Sammy?

• Sammy did not attend second grade

• Sammy will not have to go through sixth grade

• Sammy did extremely well in the third grade

• Sammy doesn't like the fourth grade teachers

Jonas loved going to the zoo. He especially loved visiting his favorite animal. He thought its spotted coats beautiful and found its long, long neck very graceful. He was always amazed when one walked close to him or stretched out to eat the leaves at the top of a tree.

The reader can infer that Jonas' favorite animal is a(n)

• elephant

• dolphin

• tiger

• giraffe

Timmy flicked the light switch on and off, but nothing happened. He tried to turn on his TV, but it wouldn't come on either. He began to worry because soon it would be dark and he was in the house alone.

Based on this description, what can the reader infer?

• Timmy's parent are on vacation

• Timmy is not in his own house

• The power has gone out

• The TV and light switch are broken