Literal and Inferential Questions

When does Bob go fishing down to the lake with his friends from work?

• Literal

• Inferential

Suggest a reason that would explain Mark's hesitation to accept his mistakes.

• Literal

• Inferential

In what way could it be thought that the fisherman had lost hope of surviving the unexpected storm?

• lieteral

• inferential

How can you tell that the little boy in the story is feeling quite left out and unwanted?

• Literal

• Inferential

How many students were takig part in the field trip?

• Literal

• Inferential

Where do the group of boys go in order to use up their pent up energy?

• Literal

• Inferential

What is the incident Omar is referring to in his explanation as ti why he is drenched?

• Literal

• Inferential

Why might Thiagi feel out of place amidst the large gathering of scholars and research experts in the field of nuclear science?

• Literal

• Inferential

What is the other type of questioning we've practiced in this class called? (NOT literal)

What type of question asks for information directly stated in the text?

• Literal

• Inferential

• Analytical

• Critical