Inferring Flocabulary

What can you infer by reading the passage below?

• Saige can be a mean girl.

• Saige is relaxed.

• Saige is somewhat nervous.

• Saige is afraid of everything.

Abigail was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Abigail entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Abigail put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can infer that it is...

• Dinnertime

• Bedtime

• Time for School

• Playtime

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:

• Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.

• Your own imagination and ignore the text.

• Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

• None of the above.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Problem

• Solution

• Inference

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

What are context clues?

• Clues from the text that give you hints and can be used as evidence.

• Experiences you've had in your life that help you make connections.

• Words you do not know.

• Nonfiction books.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the mall

• the park

• a cosmetics store

• the gym

What can you infer the setting is?

• at a house

• the mall

• a movie theatre

• the gym

What is the primary skill involved in inferring from a text?

• A) Memorizing facts

• B) Identifying explicit details

• C) Drawing conclusions based on evidence

• D) Summarizing the text

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of inference?

• A) The sky is blue.

• B) She wore a coat, so it must be cold outside.

• C) He is reading a book.

• D) The cat is sleeping.