Inferences

Choose the correct spelling.

• infrences

• inferences

• infernces

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 

• True

• False

What does Inference mean?

• finding details in a story

• Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

• Giving a reason for your answer

• Using what I know

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.

What can be inferred about a meal described as "delectable"?

• It was probably expensive.

• It was not enjoyed by the diners.

• It was likely very enjoyable and delicious.

• It was quickly prepared.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• joyful

• tearful

• lonely

• angry

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...

• Nicole's car is broken.

• Nicole is going on vacation.

• Nicole is going shopping.

• Nicole lives in a large city.

 “Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?   

• She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.

• He was being fired.

• He was getting a raise in pay.

• She really enjoyed having him in the office.

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?

• Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

• Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.
  

• Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

• Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Many people drink canned drinks.

• Fact

• Inference