Character Inferences

Read the sentence.

Every night, Adam leaves food out on the porch for the stray cats in the neighborhood.

Based on this sentence, what is Adam probably like?

• caring

• wise

Read the sentences.

"Do you have to go so soon?" Rita asked the mail carrier. "We were having such a nice chat."

Based on these sentences, how is Rita probably feeling?

• lonely

• disgusted

Lindsey wiped her sweaty palms on her jeans before sitting down.

Based on this sentence, how is Lindsey probably feeling?

• nervous

• curious

What logical inference can be made from this sentence: Illegible handwriting does not indicate weakness of character, as even a quick glance at the penmanship of George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or John Kennedy reveals.

• The author believe Washington, Roosevelt and Kennedy were weak leaders

• Handwriting is an important part of a person

• All presidents have poor handwriting

• Washington, Roosevelt, and Kennedy all had handwriting that was difficult to read.

I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!

What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage?

• The sister is a professional golfer

• The person in the passage is the little sister

• The sister is a very good golfer

• Both girls play golf

It can be inferred that...

• The two people are carrying something

• The people are married

• The person on the left is sad

• The image was taken at night

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” What can you infer?

• Everett's father needs help shopping

• It is Everett's first time at a grocery store

• Everett's father does not shop very often

• Everett is very young

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”

It can be inferred that...

• Nicole is going on vacation

• Nicole lives in a big city

• Nicole's car is broke down

• Nicole is late for work

Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A construction worker

• A basketball coach

Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement walls. He wishes he would have done things differently. Jim hates the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform.

Where is Jim most likely at?

• Prison

• School

• Mall

• Hospital