Inference

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____ .

• summarize

• problem solve

• identify the main idea

• infer

When you "read between the lines" you ______.

• a. make an educated guess about things that aren't written down

• b. look for the very small print in between the lines of a book

• c. stop and think about each line before you read on

• d. read two things at once

You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?

• your dog dug a hole in the yard

• the rain made a hole in the yard

• a strange animal made a hole in your backyard

• your dad dug a hole in the backyard

Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?

• happy

• proud

• nervous

• confident

You bring your Tuesday folder home and it is filled with straight A's and E's in conduct. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?

• proud

• upset

• nervous

• calm

You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?

• the movie theater

• the ballpark

• a restaurant

• your classroom

Which of these is an inference that can be supported by the passage above? Tony was delighted to see the pavement disappearing under the attack of the bulldozers. The more park, the better, he thought. His delight gradually turned to concern, however, when it became clear that the construction workers were also laying the forms for new pavement, much more pavement than had been there before.  
Which of the following can you infer from the passage above?   

• Tony was in the construction business.

• Tony enjoyed spending time in the park.

•  Tony was an avid environmentalist.

• Tony was in the construction business.
  

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

• a. is nervous about the audition

• b. is happy about the play

• c. never gets sick

• d. is allergic to peanuts

What is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning called?

• Summarizing

• Inferring

• Predicting

• Analyzing

When a reader makes an educated guess about what is not directly stated in the text, they are _______.

• summarizing

• inferring

• paraphrasing

• quoting