Inferencing and Context Clues

The boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

• He was waiting for a taxi.

• He needed to go to Target.

• The boy missed his bus.

• He was late to lunch.

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

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.

Based on what you have read, you can infer that:

• Albert threw down his lunchbox.

• Albert's job lasted over ten years.

• Losing his job made Albert upset.

• Albert lived in a house with his parents.

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

• They like music.

• They like to exercise by walking places.

• They do what Caydence tells them to do.

• They live far away and drive to the store.

When Gavin came back into the kitchen, Katie and Dad were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Gavin, "do you know where I can find the....." He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the birthday surprise away, and Gavin would hate to ruin the surprise.

• Ask Katie for the wrapping paper at that moment.

• Ask Dad to find the wrapping paper.

• Not wrap the presents.

• Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the mall

• the park

• a cosmetics store

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in natural habitat, came upon a rock.

• Applying the contents, darted out the store, combinations of smells

• Mom and sister spent money like crazy, mention of shoes and blouses.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the gym

• a swimming pool

• a petting zoo

• a park or a forest

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Lights dimmed, screen was revealed, smell of popcorn

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in its natural habitat, came upon a rock

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, trainer was holding the class