ELA Inference

A way of seeing beyond just the surface information

• line

• convey

• theme

• insight

When summarizing a story you must include...

• Everything that happened

• The most significant information

• An Inference

• My background knowledge

Which inference is best supported by the following sentence?

• The bridge enables many people to go from San Francisco to northern California.

• The bridge has the longest span of any other suspension bridge.

• Thick cables are best.

• The bridge is the most popular bridge in the Bay Area.

Joe will go to the movies this weekend if he washes dishes all week.

Based ONLY on the above statement, what MUST be true?

• Joe is washing dishes all week.

• Joe has never washed dishes before.

• Joe really likes going to the movies so he will wash the dishes all week.

• If Joe does not go to the movies this weekend, he did not wash dishes all week.

What is the meaning of this simile? “My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don’t do my chores on time.”

• Her hair is red.

• She gets really angry.

• She talks really loudly.

• She spits when she talks.

7.9F: What is the tone of the following text?

"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!"

• Pleased

• Angry

• Happy

• Suspicious

7.7 A: What is the theme of this text?

Kevin was walking home from school when he saw a little girl getting picked on by one of Kevin’s classmates. He felt sorry for her, but he did not stop to help her. A few weeks later, the same classmate began picking on Kevin.

• Love Conquers All

• Crime Does Not Pay

• Perseverance

• What comes around goes around

What is the best inference you can make from the following statement? 'The sky was overcast, and the wind howled through the trees.'

• A) It is likely to rain soon.

• B) The sun is shining brightly.

• C) It is a calm and sunny day.

• D) The trees are being cut down.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The detective was able to ______ the truth from the suspect's inconsistent story.'

• A) infer

• B) imply

• C) express

• D) conceal

What can be inferred from the following passage? 'Despite the late hour, the lights in the office building were still on.'

• A) The office building is closed for the night.

• B) People are still working in the office.

• C) The lights are broken and cannot be turned off.

• D) The building is being renovated.