English Inference Practice

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

• Brad baked his own cake.
• Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
• Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
• Brad ate Grandpa

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.
• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
• He can't wait to break another window.
• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

The desert if a very hot, dry place.  How might a coyote stay cool?

• Sleep during the day and hunt at night.
• Take a bath in the lake.
• Grow thicker fur.
• Build a home using a cactus.

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

• Her eyes filling up with tears.
• She is limping around the room.
• She starts reading a book.
• Her stomach growls loudly.

Isabel's soccer team cheered.  The coach gave them a trophy.  What do you think happened?

• They missed the goal.
• The coach got kicked out of the game.
• They won the game.
• The other team won the game. 

Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms.  How do you think he feels?

• joyful
• tearful
• lonely
• angry

Many animals in the forest eat insects. Why might one kind of insect look like a stick?

• To stand out in the forest
• To blend into the forest
• To warn animals not to eat it
• To move faster in the trees

How might a character act if he felt sad?

• Put his head down and sigh
• Yell and jump up and down
• Smile and wave
• Laugh until his sides hurt

What might Kimberly do when she is worried?

• Practice Dancing
• Take a nap in her chair
• Play a board game
• Pace back and forth

Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups.  Why do you think they stand close together?

• To hunt for fish more easily
• To dance
• To stay warm
• To hide from their predators