Answer Inferential Questions

When an author describes a setting as a "dimly lit, abandoned house with creaking floors," you can infer that the atmosphere of the scene is:

• Cheerful and welcoming

• Mysterious and possibly dangerous

• Busy and lively

• Bright and sunny

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the keywords that tell you the question is likely to be an Inference Question? Select all that apply.

• Why

• Give

• State

• Explain

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

When attempting inferential questions, one of the first things you should do is to look for...

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The next step in attempting Inferential Questions is then to...

• Read the passage

• Analyse the clues

• Arrive at a conclusion

• Look for a quote

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Identify the question type for the question below. Explain fully why the situation was "turning into a marathon test of his moral strength".

• Factual

• Inferential

• Use of Own Words

• Vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When reading a story where a character is described as 'clenching their fists and gritting their teeth,' what can you infer about their emotional state?

• A) They are happy and relaxed

• B) They are angry or frustrated

• C) They are confused and lost

• D) They are excited and eager

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a poem where the night is described as 'a velvet blanket covering the world,' what can you infer about the poet's view of the night?

• A) The night is harsh and unforgiving

• B) The night is comforting and peaceful

• C) The night is chaotic and noisy

• D) The night is bright and lively

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

If a character in a novel is 'constantly checking the time and tapping their foot,' what can you infer about their situation?

• A) They are patient and calm

• B) They are in a hurry or anxious

• C) They are sleepy and tired

• D) They are content and satisfied

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When a passage describes a city as 'buzzing with life and energy,' what can you infer about the city's atmosphere?

• A) The city is quiet and deserted

• B) The city is lively and vibrant

• C) The city is dark and gloomy

• D) The city is old and decaying

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In a story, if a character 'avoids eye contact and speaks in a low voice,' what can you infer about their feelings?

• A) They are confident and assertive

• B) They are shy or embarrassed

• C) They are joyful and excited

• D) They are angry and aggressive

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3