Inferences Assessment

In a story where two characters start a business but face many challenges along the way, what can we infer about their relationship?

• Their relationship will deteriorate because of the challenges.

• They will become competitors instead of partners.

• Their relationship will strengthen as they overcome challenges together.

• They will decide to abandon the business and end their partnership.

Lenora wake up early. She has to be on the set by 6:00 AM. She doesn't bother to do her hair or put on makeup. The makeup artist and hair dresser at work will take care of that for her. She dresses in comfortable clothes and sneakers. She will change into her costume before filming begins. Based on this description, you can infer that Lenora is :

• a teacher

• an actress

• a doctor

• a news reporter

Kevin ran to the mailbox. With his back turned to the house, he opened the envelope containing his report card. After a quick, confirming glance, he crumpled the report card and stuffed it into his pocket. He went into the house, put the rest of the mail on the kitchen table, and ran up to his room. From the passage you can infer that:

• Kevin's parents aren't home.

• Kevin did well in math.

• Kevin did not have good grades on his report card.

• Kevin is failing math.

Melissa watched Jason walk down the ramp to the airplane. She waved slowly and began to cry. She had lived next to Jason her entire life and did not know what she would do without him. From the passage you can infer:

• Jason is moving away.

• Melissa is moving away.

• Jason and Melissa had a fight.

• Jason is taking a job at the airport.

Karen woke up to bright sunlight streaming in the window. She heard traffic outside and the sound of kids yelling to each other as they walked in front of the house. She rolled over and looked at her clock. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "It's 9:00 AM!" She leapt out of bed in a panic. From this passage, you can infer:

• Karen does not feel well.

• Karen is in high school.

• Karen overslept.

• Karen has a doctor's appointment.

Kimmy and Evan sat at the front window wearing their bathing suits and holding pails and shovels. They watched the rain pour from the sky. Kimmy began to cry. "It's okay, Kimmy," said Mom. "We'll go tomorrow." From this passage what can you infer?

• Kimmy and Evan expected to go to the beach today.

• Kimmy and Evan are agruing.

• Kimmy doesn't feel well.

• Kimmy and Evan are building a sand castle.

Mrs. Jones was just sitting down to have a cup of tea when she heard the crashing sound of shattering glass. She walked into her living room and found a baseball sitting in the middle of the room. She looked through the shattered window and Brendan, the boy next door, standing in her yard. Brendan began to cry . From this excerpt, you can infer:

• Brendan has cut himself on broken glass.

• Brendan is angry with Mrs. Jones.

• Brendan accidently threw the ball through the window.

• Brendan threw the ball threw the window on purpose because he does not like Mrs. Jones.

It was a special day in Ms. Bonner's first-grade class. Each child put a decorated shoe box on the edge of his or her desk. Then, all of the students got up and dropped small cards into each others' boxes. Afterwards, Ms. Bonner handed out heart-shaped candies. From this passage you can infer that:

• Today is Ms. Bonner' birthday.

• Today is St. Patrick's Day.

• Today is Valentine's Day.

• Today is Ms. Bonner's last day.

Mr. Armstrong woke to the insistent knocking of the secret service agent stationed outside his door."Sir? Sir?" the agent called. "Sir?" We have an emergency. "You're needed in the Oval Office immediately." Mr. Armstrong jumped to his fee and put on a suit. Living in the White House had many advantages, but he was always on call and it was time to get to work. Based on this passage you can infer that Mr. Armstrong is:

• the President of the United States

• an actor

• the king of Saudi Arabia

• a secret service agent

Ben put a big spoonful of chili into his mouth. His mom reached out to stop him, but it was too late. Ben let out a scream, spit out the chili, and reached for a glass of water. From this passage, you can infer that:

• the chili was undercooked.

• the chili was very salty.

• The chili was very hot.

• The chili was very good.