inferences

Select two sentences which show things Tom does to trick Ben into wanting to whitewash the fence.

• Tom eats an apple while working

• Tom says that he does not like to go swimming

• Tom takes great care as he whitewashes the fence

• Tom says that Jim would do a better job of whitewashing than Ben would

• Tom pretends that he is enjoying his work so much that he does not see Ben

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Select the two sentences that help the reader infer that Maddie's mom helps Maddie feel better when she is worried.

• Maddie tried to calm her nerves as she walked toward the Atlanta airport to check in for her trip.

• Then Maddie and her mom sat down in the waiting area until it was time to board the plane.

• Maddie's mom turned toward her with a reassuring smile.

• Remember, saying hello is the very first step to making a new friend!"

• In the taxi, Maddie listened to her parents speak Spanish to the driver.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

A letter came in the mail for Michelle. Michelle’s mother showed it to her and told her she was very disappointed. “Think about the other people who are waiting for that book. You must return it immediately.”

The reader can reasonably infer that the letter came from:

• a hospital

• the police

• the library

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Make an Inference: I grabbed the menu to look and see what I wanted to order? Where am I?

• Walmart

• A restaurant

• A salon

• A gas station

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Dylan was surprised when he saw Jason come into the classroom with a cast on his arm. He had seen Jason fall off his bike the day before, but he didn’t realize the injury was so serious.

Based on this excerpt, which of the following can the reader infer?

• Jason broke his arm when he fell off his bike.

• Jason broke his leg when he fell off his bike.

• Jason had surgery recently.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it!  He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?

• Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.
• Sam will be kicked off of the team.
• Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.
• Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Lauren sat in the lobby of her apartment building watching people come in from the street. Almost everyone who came in was carrying an umbrella. Those who weren’t, she observed, had wet hair and soaking wet coats.

The reader can reasonably infer which of the following statements?

• Lauren lives on the first floor.

• It is raining outside.

• Lauren’s parents told her to wait for them in the lobby.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

• Bryan's pet never bites.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.5.2