Inferences and Evidence Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of an inference?

• A direct statement from the text

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

• A summary of the main idea

• A prediction about the future

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What does it mean to "support understanding" when reading a text?

• To memorize every word in the text

• To use evidence from the text to explain your ideas

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To ignore details and focus on the title

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Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

• Your personal opinion about the story

• A quote from the text that supports your answer

• The title of the book

• The author’s name

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Read the following sentence: "The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled in the distance." What can you infer is about to happen?

• It will become sunny

• A storm is approaching

• The sun will rise

• It will snow

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After reading a paragraph about a character who is shivering and wrapping herself in a blanket, what can you infer about the setting?

• It is very hot

• It is cold

• It is raining

• It is windy

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If a character in a story refuses to eat dinner and goes straight to their room, what can you infer about their mood?

• They are happy

• They are excited

• They are upset

• They are hungry

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Read the following excerpt: "Maria glanced nervously at the clock as the teacher collected the tests." What inference can you make about Maria?

• She is confident about her test

• She is worried about her test results

• She is not paying attention

• She is happy the test is over

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A passage describes a garden with wilted plants, dry soil, and no clouds in the sky. What can you infer about the recent weather, and what evidence supports your inference?

• It has been raining; the plants are wilted

• It has been dry; the soil is dry and plants are wilted

• It has been snowing; there are no clouds

• It has been windy; the plants are wilted

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After reading a story where a character avoids eye contact and speaks in a quiet voice when accused of cheating, what can you infer about the character’s feelings? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• The character feels proud, because they avoid eye contact

• The character feels guilty, as shown by avoiding eye contact and speaking quietly

• The character feels excited, because they speak quietly

• The character feels confused, as shown by avoiding eye contact

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A text describes a city where "streets are empty, shops are closed, and a hush has fallen over the usually bustling downtown." What can you infer about what has happened in the city? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

• There is a festival happening; the streets are empty

• The city is experiencing a holiday; shops are closed and streets are empty

• There is likely an emergency or event causing people to stay away; streets are empty, shops are closed, and it is unusually quiet

• The city is growing; downtown is bustling

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