Inferring

James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. The BEST inference you can make is that James ________.

• is going on a field trip

• is training to run a race

• wanted to ride that bus

• recognized someone on the bus

Inferencing means ________.

• a. understanding exactly what the text says

• b. using background knowledge and the text to read between the lines

• c. determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• d. using word parts to decode an unknown word

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• a. an inference is not based on any evidence.

• b. an inference is based only on what a text says.

• c. an inference always turns out to be right.

• d. an inference requires that you use clues.

Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi 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

What can be inferred about a character who is described as 'always looking out the window during class'?

• A) The character is very attentive in class.

• B) The character is easily distracted.

• C) The character loves the subject being taught.

• D) The character is the teacher's favorite.

If a story describes a character as 'clutching an umbrella tightly while looking at the darkening sky,' what can you infer?

• A) The character is preparing for rain.

• B) The character is afraid of the dark.

• C) The character is going to the beach.

• D) The character is looking for stars.

In a poem, the line 'The leaves whispered secrets to the wind' suggests what inference?

• A) The leaves can talk.

• B) The wind is very loud.

• C) The setting is peaceful and quiet.

• D) The leaves are falling off the trees.

What can be inferred from a sentence that reads, 'Despite the late hour, the lights in the office building were still on'?

• A) The office building is closed.

• B) People are still working late.

• C) The lights are broken.

• D) The building is being cleaned.

When a character in a novel 'stares at the clock, tapping their foot impatiently,' what can you infer about their feelings?

• A) They are relaxed and calm.

• B) They are excited about something.

• C) They are bored and waiting.

• D) They are sleepy and tired.