Using Inferencing in Text Evidence

What is inferencing?

• Using direct statements from the text

• Using clues from the text and background knowledge

• Guessing without any evidence

• Asking the author directly.

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If a character in a story is shivering and wearing a heavy coat, you can infer that it is ______.

• hot outside

• raining

• cold outside

• windy

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Why is inferencing important?

• It helps us understand deeper meanings in texts.

• It improves reading comprehension.

• It helps answer questions that require critical thinking.

• All of the above.

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Which text evidence best supports the inference that Jake is upset about his test score?

• "Jake slumped in his chair."

• "He sighed and crumpled the paper into a ball."

• "He shoved it into his backpack."

• All of the above.

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Mia looked at the empty plate and then at her little brother, who had crumbs on his face. What can you infer happened?

• Mia's brother cleaned the table.

• Mia's brother ate the food.

• Mia's brother was playing with the food.

• Mia's brother was not hungry.

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Which detail best shows that Carlos had a difficult day?

• He walked through the door, his shoulders slumped.

• His backpack sagged against the chair, papers sticking out at odd angles.

• He stared at them for a moment, then sighed and ran a hand through his messy hair.

• All of the above.

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Carlos walked through the door, his shoulders slumped. What can you infer about his day? Fill in the blank: Carlos had a _______ day.

• easy

• difficult

• boring

• exciting

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Which of the following is a benefit of inferencing?

• It helps us understand more than what is directly stated in the text.

• It makes reading more difficult.

• It requires no evidence.

• It is only useful in math.

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Fill in the blank: To support your inferences, you should use ______.

• random guesses

• text evidence

• unrelated facts

• opinions

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What can you infer if a character is described as having a furrowed brow and clenched fists?

• The character is tired.

• The character is happy.

• The character is angry.

• The character is confused.

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