Inferring and Context Clues

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.

What are context clues?

• Clues from the text that give you hints and can be used as evidence.

• Experiences you've had in your life that help you make connections.

• Words you do not know.

• Nonfiction books.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Problem

• Solution

• Inference

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