Inferring

What is inferring?

• Making a guess without any evidence.

• Making an educated guess based on what you read and what you know.

• Drawing conclusions based solely on personal opinions.

• Ignoring the information provided in the text.

What does the word 'illuminated' mean?

• lit up

• darkened

• obscured

• diminished

Why is inferring important in reading?

• It helps readers understand deeper meanings and make connections.

• It allows readers to skip difficult parts of the text.

• It makes reading faster and more efficient.

• It encourages readers to memorize the text.

What is a prediction in reading?

• A guess about what will happen next based on clues in the text.

• A summary of the text's main ideas.

• An analysis of the author's writing style.

• A detailed description of the characters in the story.

What can we infer about David when he starts sweating and clenching his fists?

• He is scared.

• He is excited.

• He is angry.

• He is confused.

How can illustrations in a book help with inferring?

• They provide visual context that can enhance understanding of the text.

• They distract from the main ideas presented in the text.

• They serve as a summary of the text's content.

• They are only decorative and do not contribute to understanding.

What is an inference?

• A guess made without evidence.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

• An assumption based on personal beliefs.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

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

• Joanna walked to school with her friends.

• Joanna's bike was parked outside the classroom.

• Joanna forgot her lunch at home.

What can we infer about shoes before the 1800s?

• They were made of leather.

• They didn't fit very well.

• They were always expensive.

• They were designed for comfort.

How can context clues help in inferring meaning?

• They provide hints or information surrounding a word or situation.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They confuse the reader with unrelated information.

• They eliminate the need for understanding the text.