Drawing Inferences

The house had two broken windows. Weeds had grown up in the yard, and the paint had begun to peel on the sides of the house. One window faced the street, and through it one could see a room empty of furniture.

It is most likely that ___________.

• a large family lives in the house

• the house has been empty a while

• a new family is moving in

• the family is on vacation

The boys were alone in the house. it was dark outside and the wind had started blowing harder. They stayed close together and didn't talk much. A sudden sound made them both jump.

It is most likely __________.

• the boys are afraid

• Mom is sleeping

• it is snowing outside

• the boys are sleepy

Peter yelled for help again. His ankle was beginning to swell and turn purple. His skates lay beside him on the ice. It was beginning to get dark.

Peter has most likely _________.

• fallen while roller skating

• been bitten on the ankle by a dog

• sprained his ankle ice skating

• decided to run home for help

Mary smelled smoke. She looked outside and saw a plume of smoke billowing in the sky. A few minutes later, she heard sirens in her neighborhood. You can infer that.....

• Her mother was cooking dinner.

• A house in the neighborhood is on fire.

• Someone needed an ambulance.

• There was an accident in the neighborhood. 

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......

• Johnny will get a good grade.

• Johnny will ace the test.

• Johnny will probably fail his math test.

• Johnny will study during the test.

The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs out of her mouth. You can infer that......

• Your mother threw the sandwich away.

• Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.

• Your cat ate your sandwich.

• Your dog ate your sandwich.

You walk into your classroom and the teacher tells you to clear your desk and get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You can infer that......

• The teacher wants you to get ready for lunch.

• The teacher is going to give a test or quizz.

• It is time to go home.

• The teacher wants you to get ready for recess.

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.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, what did she most likely do?

• got her sunglasses

• made a sandwich

• picked up her umbrella

• put on sandals

As you read the story, think about what you already know in addition to what the story says. Try to figure out what the story means by thinking about what makes the most sense.. The Kingly Lion The animals of the field and forest had a Lion as their King. When anyone had a problem, he took it to the Lion King, and the Lion King helped to solve it. When anyone had an argument, they took it to the Lion King, and he helped to settle it. The Lion King never made demands that were in his own interest. He wanted only what was best for each and every animal. Day after day, the Lion King thought about nothing but the animals who were his subjects. Then he sat down and wrote out a Royal Order. He called all the animals to come before him. He stood on a hilltop and watched the animals come together from far and near. He waited for them to settle. “Hear ye, hear ye!” the Lion began, in his deep and rumbling voice. “I have written out my orders for a new way of doing things that will be better for all. From this day forward, the Wolf and the Lamb shall agree to live in peace. The Panther and the Goat shall live in peace. The Tiger and the Deer, and the Dog and the Rabbit— all shall live together in perfect peace and harmony. The Rabbit said, "Oh, how I have longed to see this day, in which the weak shall take their place without fear, by the side of the strong." And after the Rabbit said this, he ran for his life.

• The animals knew the Lion was powerful.

• The animals knew the Lion was fair.

• The animals feared that the Lion would punish them.