Inference Questions

What information from the passage led you to this inference?

• She glanced at the clock.

• Her stomach growled, and her eyes were tired.

• She was excited about her work.

• She was planning a vacation.

What can you infer about Lucas?

• He is excited about the note.

• He feels guilty or worried about something.

• He is ignoring his friend on purpose.

• He forgot something important.

What information from Passage 4 led you to this inference?

• The playground was empty and quiet.

• The backpack was neatly packed.

• A child was laughing nearby.

• The bicycle was locked up.

What is the state of the playground in Passage 4?

• Crowded with people.

• Deserted and quiet.

• Full of children playing.

• Under construction.

What is the condition of the bicycle in Passage 4?

• It is locked to a bench.

• It is being ridden by a child.

• It is lying on its side.

• It is parked neatly.

During the presentation, Kyle’s voice wavered, and his hands shook slightly as he held his notes. You can infer that Kyle is:

• Angry about the topic.

• Nervous or anxious.

• Extremely bored.

• Very confident.

The smell of smoke filled the air, and the neighbors gathered on the sidewalk, watching the firefighters work. You can infer that:

• There is a barbecue happening.

• There is a fire nearby.

• The neighbors are having a meeting.

• The firefighters are giving a demonstration.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

• She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.
• She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.
• She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.
• She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

In 1996, the IMF and World Bank launched a plan to reduce the crushing burden of accumulated debt of the world’s poorest countries. The plan forgave billions of dollars of loans that those countries owed, so they didn’t have to pay them back.

What inference can you make from the above paragraph?

• After the plan, these poor countries were able to get new loans.

• These countries were probably having trouble paying off their debts.

• The loans were equally distributed between the IMF and the World Bank.

• The plan was limited and focused on very few countries.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

• She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.
• She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.
• She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.
• She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.