Inference

"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd."
What can you infer about Troy from this statement? 

• Troy enjoys public speaking

• Troy is nervous

• Troy is an actor

• Troy has food poisoning

Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that

• Everett had never been to a grocery store

• Everett's dad does not shop often

• Everett's  dad needs help with shopping. 

• Everett is very young

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

• He was not looking where he was going.

• He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.

• His backpack was too heavy.

• He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

What can you infer about a character who is described as 'glancing nervously at the clock every few minutes'?

• The character is excited about an upcoming event.

• The character is worried about being late.

• The character is bored and wants time to pass quickly.

• The character is waiting for someone to arrive.

In a story, a character is described as 'having a heart of stone.' What can you infer about this character?

• The character is very kind and compassionate.

• The character is emotionally cold and unfeeling.

• The character is physically strong and healthy.

• The character is very stubborn and determined.

If a character 'sighed with relief' after reading a letter, what can you infer about the contents of the letter?

• The letter contained bad news.

• The letter contained good news.

• The letter was confusing.

• The letter was boring.

What can you infer about a person who 'always carries an umbrella, even on sunny days'?

• The person is very cautious.

• The person likes to show off.

• The person is forgetful.

• The person is afraid of the sun.

In a novel, a character 'refused to meet anyone's eyes during the conversation.' What can you infer about this character's feelings?

• The character is feeling confident.

• The character is feeling guilty or ashamed.

• The character is feeling happy.

• The character is feeling bored.

What can you infer about a character who 'laughed loudly at a joke that no one else found funny'?

• The character has a unique sense of humor.

• The character is trying to fit in.

• The character is easily amused.

• The character is mocking the joke.

If a character 'clenched their fists and gritted their teeth,' what can you infer about their emotional state?

• The character is feeling relaxed.

• The character is feeling angry or frustrated.

• The character is feeling joyful.

• The character is feeling tired.