Inferences from Text Quiz

Read the following sentence: "The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled in the distance." What can you infer from this sentence?

• It is about to rain.

• The sun is shining.

• It is snowing.

• The weather is calm.

Read the following sentence: "Dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed across the sky." What can you infer from this sentence?

• A storm is approaching.

• The weather is clear.

• It is a sunny day.

• There is a gentle breeze.

Which quote from a text best supports the inference that a character is nervous?

• "She smiled and waved at her friends."

• "Her hands trembled as she opened the letter."

• "He ran quickly down the street."

• "They laughed together at the joke."

If a text says, "He avoided looking at his teacher after the test," what can you infer about how the character feels?

• He is proud of his work.

• He is probably worried or ashamed.

• He is excited to see his teacher.

• He is tired.

Read the following passage: "Tom hesitated at the door, his hand hovering over the knob. He took a deep breath before finally stepping inside." What inference can you make about Tom, and which quote supports your answer?

• Tom is excited; "He took a deep breath."

• Tom is nervous; "Tom hesitated at the door, his hand hovering over the knob."

• Tom is angry; "He finally stepped inside."

• Tom is tired; "He took a deep breath."

After reading, "Maria glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and tapped her foot impatiently," what can you infer about Maria, and which part of the text supports your inference?

• Maria is patient; "glanced at the clock."

• Maria is bored; "tapped her foot."

• Maria is impatient; "glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and tapped her foot impatiently."

• Maria is happy; "glanced at the clock."

After reading, "Maria glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and tapped her foot impatiently," what can you infer about Maria, and which part of the text supports your inference?

• Maria is patient; "glanced at the clock."

• Maria is bored; "tapped her foot."

• Maria is impatient; "glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and tapped her foot impatiently."

• Maria is happy; "glanced at the clock."

My dad loves to play sports. To play his favorite sport, he needs a ball, a mitt, bases, and a field. What inference can you make about his favorite sport?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• I can infer that his favorite sport is baseball.
• I can infer that his favorite sport is football.
• I infer that his favorite sport is soccer.
• I infer that his favorite sport is hockey.

Read the following passage: "Sarah's hands shook as she reached for the microphone, her heart pounding in her chest." What can you infer about Sarah, and which part of the text supports your inference?

• Sarah is calm; "reached for the microphone."

• Sarah is excited; "her heart pounding."

• Sarah is nervous; "her hands shook."

• Sarah is confident; "reached for the microphone."

Read the following sentence: "The leaves rustled as the wind picked up, and the temperature dropped suddenly." What can you infer from this sentence?

• The weather is getting warmer.

• A storm is approaching.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• It is a calm day.