Inferring Nonfiction

Choose the correctly spelled word

• nonfection

• nonfiction

• nonnfiction

• noniction

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

• Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

• Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

• Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

• Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

"During colonial days there were no bathtubs or showers in the houses. They were not missed, however. Many people of that time never thought of taking a bath. Most people thought that water caused many diseases. Only the hands and face were washed, and that wasn't often."

After reading this, you might infer that people today:

• take more baths than people of colonial days

• take fewer baths than people of colonial days

• fear water more than people of colonial days

• think water causes diseases

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

• Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

• Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

• Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

• Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Which of the following sentences suggests that the author is skeptical about the effectiveness of the new policy?

• A) The author praises the policy's potential benefits.

• B) The author questions the policy's long-term impact.

• C) The author provides statistical evidence supporting the policy.

• D) The author describes the policy as groundbreaking.

What can be inferred about the author's attitude towards technology in education?

• A) The author believes technology is a distraction.

• B) The author sees technology as a valuable tool.

• C) The author thinks technology is overrated.

• D) The author is indifferent to technology.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic

What is the main idea of the passage?

• A) The benefits of exercise

• B) The importance of a balanced diet

• C) The impact of climate change

• D) The role of technology in modern life