Inference in Reading

Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?

• MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

• MARK: Fine! Let's play.

• MARK: I can't believe Sam won!

• MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

[Cara sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]suggests

• He is only good a repairing rocking chairs.

• He is enjoying his task.

• He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair.

Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?

• "I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.

• "It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.

• Marvin didn't know what to do.

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

• Her eyes filling up with tears.

• She is limping around the room.

• She starts reading a book.

• Her stomach growls loudly.

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

• Bryanʼs pet never bites.

Which sentence best infers that the character is feeling anxious?

• A) She tapped her foot rapidly under the table.

• B) She smiled warmly at the stranger.

• C) She hummed a cheerful tune.

• D) She sat quietly, enjoying the view.

What can be inferred about the author's attitude towards nature in the passage?

• A) The author is indifferent to nature.

• B) The author finds nature chaotic and unpredictable.

• C) The author appreciates the beauty and tranquility of nature.

• D) The author believes nature is a dangerous force.

Which line suggests that the protagonist is determined to succeed?

• A) He shrugged and walked away.

• B) He clenched his fists and set his jaw.

• C) He laughed and changed the subject.

• D) He sighed and sat down.

What inference can be made about the relationship between the two characters based on their dialogue?

• A) They are strangers meeting for the first time.

• B) They are old friends who have a deep understanding of each other.

• C) They are colleagues who respect each other professionally.

• D) They are rivals with a history of conflict.

Which detail from the text implies that the setting is in a rural area?

• A) The sound of traffic was constant and loud.

• B) Skyscrapers towered above them.

• C) The fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.

• D) The subway was crowded with commuters.