Reading Inference

What is the process of drawing conclusions from text called?

• deduction

• inference

• speculation

• interpretation

What type of information is not explicitly stated in the text but can be inferred?

• implied information

• direct information

• explicit information

• hidden information

When making predictions based on clues, what are you doing?

• Ignoring the clues

• Copying someone else's answer

• Making an educated guess

• Using random chance

In a story, if a character is described as brave and courageous, what character trait can be inferred?

• cowardly

• bravery

• timid

• fearful

In a story, if a character is always helping others, what character trait can be inferred?

• helpfulness

• selfishness

• indifference

• cruelty

If a character in a story is always causing trouble, what character trait can be inferred?

• troublesome

• naughty

• disruptive

• mischievous

If a character in a story is always sad and gloomy, what character trait can be inferred?

• happiness

• sadness or gloominess

• optimism

• cheerfulness

In a story, if a character is described as intelligent and knowledgeable, what character trait can be inferred?

• Naive and inexperienced

• Unintelligent and ignorant

• Intelligent and knowledgeable

• Ignorant and foolish

What do we call the process of inferring character traits based on their actions and words?

• character analysis

• behavioral inference

• personality deduction

• character interpretation

Which choice best describes the narrator’s view of his expedition to the North Pole?

• Immoral but inevitable

• Absurd but necessary

• Socially beneficial but misunderstood

• Scientifically important but hazardous