Inference Questions

Sarah opened the refrigerator and frowned when she saw a note on the milk jug that read, “Do not drink – expired.” What can we infer about Sarah’s reaction?

• She had planned to use the milk but now can’t.

• She doesn’t like drinking milk.

• She was surprised someone left her a note.

• She is upset about the price of milk.

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When Aaron walked into the classroom, everyone went silent and looked down, avoiding eye contact with him. What can we infer about Aaron's situation?

• Aaron is a popular student.

• Aaron is the class clown.

• Something might have happened involving Aaron.

• Aaron recently transferred to the school.

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Tina found a small box in her closet that was taped shut and labeled “Private.” What can we infer about the box?

• It contains old clothes.

• It holds something Tina wants to keep secret.

• It’s ready to be thrown away.

• Tina forgot what’s inside the box.

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Jason walked out of the office, shaking his head and stuffing his resume into his bag. What can we infer about what happened to Jason?

• He was promoted at work.

• He didn’t get the job he interviewed for.

• He forgot something important.

• He is looking for a new apartment.

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Carlos came home to find his kitchen counter covered with flour, his dog licking the floor, and a half-eaten sandwich on the table. What can we infer about what happened while Carlos was away?

• Carlos baked a cake earlier.

• Someone tried to make food and was interrupted.

• Carlos’s dog loves sandwiches.

• Carlos forgot to clean the kitchen.

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At the park, Maggie sat on the bench with her arms crossed and didn’t respond when her friends invited her to play. What can we infer about Maggie’s situation?

• Maggie is feeling happy.

• Maggie is feeling upset.

• Maggie is feeling energetic.

• Maggie is feeling excited.

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What can we infer about Maggie’s mood?

• She is feeling excited.

• She might be upset or angry.

• She is feeling tired.

• She wants to play alone.

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Jeremy found his younger brother’s video game controller in pieces on the floor and heard his brother crying in the next room. What can we infer happened to the controller?

• It was accidentally broken.

• Jeremy’s brother threw it out.

• It was stolen.

• Jeremy’s brother lost interest in video games.

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Sasha ran into the coffee shop, looked around quickly, and then left without ordering anything. What can we infer about Sasha’s reason for being at the coffee shop?

• She needed coffee urgently.

• She was looking for someone.

• She doesn’t like the coffee there.

• She changed her mind about buying coffee.

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Inference Questions

• She had planned to use the milk but now can’t.

• She doesn’t like drinking milk.

• She was surprised someone left her a note.

• She is upset about the price of milk.

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