Understanding Inferences in Text

What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?

• To copy the text exactly

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To memorize the text

• To ignore the text

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is an example of making an inference?

• Reading the title of a book

• Guessing what will happen next based on clues in the story

• Counting the number of pages in a book

• Writing your name on the paper

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a character in a story is shivering and wearing a coat, what can you infer about the weather?

• It is hot

• It is cold

• It is raining

• It is windy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which word best describes the process of using clues from a text to figure out something that is not directly stated?

• Inferring

• Summarizing

• Quoting

• Paraphrasing

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

A student reads: "The ground was wet, and people were carrying umbrellas." What can the student infer?

• It is snowing

• It has rained recently

• It is sunny

• It is windy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is NOT an inference?

• The sky is blue.

• The man is wearing a raincoat, so it might rain.

• The dog is barking, so it may be hungry.

• The girl is smiling, so she is probably happy.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If you see someone running with a backpack towards a bus, what can you infer?

• They are going to the park

• They are late for the bus

• They are going to sleep

• They are going to eat

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following best defines an inference?

• A direct statement from the author

• A guess based on evidence and reasoning

• A summary of the text

• A list of characters

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a story says, "Tom's stomach growled as he looked at the clock, waiting for lunch," what can you infer?

• Tom is tired

• Tom is hungry

• Tom is angry

• Tom is late

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is a clue that helps you make an inference?

• The title of the book

• The actions of the characters

• The number of chapters

• The color of the cover

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1