Inferences Vocabulary

What is the best inference about someone who is described as "fierce" in competition?

• They are not very good at the sport.

• They play the game gently and with care.

• They are very competitive and intense.

• They do not enjoy the competition.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word best describes a situation where the outcome is unclear due to multiple interpretations?

• Aloof

• Allure

• Ambiguous

• Amicable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

using inference to make an educated guess at what will happen next

• prediction

• prose

• quote

• summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

using inference to make an assumption or a judgment based on the information or evidence given.

• making a paraphrase

• making a claim

• drawing an inference

• drawing a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the best inference about someone who is described as 'meticulous' in their work?

• They are careless and often make mistakes.

• They pay great attention to detail.

• They work very quickly without checking.

• They dislike their job.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a person who is able to understand and share the feelings of another?

• Empathetic

• Eccentric

• Evasive

• Erratic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What can be inferred about a character who is described as 'aloof' in a story?

• They are very friendly and outgoing.

• They are distant and not very social.

• They are always involved in every activity.

• They are the leader of the group.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word best fits the description: 'A situation where the outcome is uncertain and open to interpretation'?

• Ambiguous

• Apparent

• Absolute

• Apathetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a character in a novel is described as 'gregarious', what can be inferred about them?

• They prefer to be alone.

• They enjoy being in groups.

• They are very shy.

• They dislike social events.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the best inference about a situation described as 'precarious'?

• It is safe and secure.

• It is stable and unchanging.

• It is uncertain and risky.

• It is boring and uneventful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4