STAAR Inference

When making an inference, which 2 parts do you need in order to have a new understanding?

• Setting

• Text Evidence

• Background Knowledge

• Conflict

• Theme

In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower for the long, perilous journey to America. Many passengers feared for their lives during the powerful thunderstorms. They only had enough food for a few short months. What would happen to them if they were blown off course? It was a time of great concern for everyone on board.

From this paragraph, you can infer that the word perilous means:

• joyful

• simple

• dangerous

• boring

The Zombie is hungry.

• Inference

• Observation

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the man's feelings towards traveling?

• He is indifferent to traveling.

• He is excited and passionate about traveling.

• He is scared of traveling.

• He is confused about traveling.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6F

What is the most likely reason that the man feels "hurt" when the book he asks for is out?

• He is tired of waiting.

• He is eager to learn more about the places he is interested in.

• He dislikes the librarian.

• He is not interested in the book.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6F

What can you infer about the man's character from his actions in the library?

• He is impatient and easily frustrated.

• He is curious and determined.

• He is lazy and uninterested.

• He is forgetful and disorganized.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6F

What might the "faraway glee" on the man's face suggest about his thoughts?

• He is thinking about his daily chores.

• He is imagining himself visiting these places.

• He is planning his next meal.

• He is worried about his responsibilities.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6F

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates (shows) Alyssa’s attitude about spending time at her grandparents’ farm?

• over the phone yesterday

• week of my summer exile

• as an exotic location

• not everyone gets the opportunity

Answer explanation

This is because "exile" means to be sent away from your normal place...like somewhere you don't want to go. So, Alyssa is not very happy about going to the farm.

The reader can conclude from the details in paragraph 4 that Mestral —

• was determined to make his idea for Velcro a reality

• did not receive the product rights for Velcro

• was denied help because companies had difficulty manufacturing Velcro

• wanted Velcro to be known as the world’s best fastener

Answer explanation

The correct answer is the first one, because he was determined to make it a reality. We know this, because it says he was "rejected" many times, but still kept trying.

The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights (shows) a contrast (differences) between —

• the liveliness of the woods and the steady pace of the river

• the simplicity of nature and the complexity of the speaker’s emotions

• the playfulness of nature and the seriousness of the speaker’s purpose

• the variety of living organisms around the river and the lack of living organisms in the river

Answer explanation

The first answer is correct, because these lines show "liveliness" or how the woods are full of life and energy; active, and also shows how the river has a steady (constant) pace (speed).