Making Inferences with Text Evidence

Read the sentence: *"Tom looked at the dark clouds in the sky and grabbed his raincoat before leaving."* What detail from the sentence supports the idea that Tom expected rain?

• Tom was leaving the house.

• Tom grabbed his raincoat after seeing dark clouds.

• Tom looked up at the sky for fun.

• Tom forgot his umbrella at home.

Read the passage: *"Every morning, Jake wakes up early, puts on his running shoes, and goes outside. He comes back sweaty and tired but always smiling."* What conclusion can you draw about Jake?

• Jake does not like mornings.

• Jake enjoys his morning exercise routine.

• Jake is always tired and unhappy.

• Jake forgets to wear shoes sometimes.

Read the passage: *"The classroom was very quiet. All the students had their heads down and were writing quickly. The teacher walked slowly between the desks, watching carefully."* Which detail best supports the idea that the students were taking a test?

• The teacher was walking slowly.

• The students had their heads down and were writing quickly.

• The classroom had desks.

• The teacher was watching the students.

Read the passage: *"Anna packed her sunscreen, a towel, and her swimsuit into a bag. She checked the weather on her phone and smiled when she saw the forecast."* Based on the details in the passage, what prediction can you make about what Anna will do next?

• Anna will go to the library.

• Anna will stay home and watch television.

• Anna will go to the beach or a pool.

• Anna will go shopping for new clothes.

Read the passage: *"Every day after school, Luis goes straight to the kitchen, opens his textbooks, and starts working. He does not watch TV or play video games until all his work is done. His grades are always excellent."* Using evidence from the passage, what conclusion can you draw about Luis, and which detail best supports it?

• Luis is lazy; he watches TV every day after school.

• Luis is hardworking and responsible; he finishes his work before playing and gets excellent grades.

• Luis does not enjoy school; he only studies because his parents force him.

• Luis is very smart; he never needs to study at all.

Read the passage: *"The old house at the end of the street had broken windows and a rusty gate. Weeds covered the front yard, and no lights were ever on inside. The neighbors said no one had lived there for many years."* Using evidence from the passage, what prediction can you make, and what details support your prediction?

• Someone will move into the house soon; the lights are always on.

• The house is well taken care of; the yard is clean and the gate is new.

• The house will likely stay empty; the broken windows, weeds, and no lights suggest it has been abandoned for a long time.

• The neighbors are wrong; someone is secretly living in the house.

Read the passage: *"During the school play, Mia forgot her lines and stood silently on stage. Her face turned red, and she looked down at the floor. The audience waited quietly. After a long pause, Mia took a deep breath, looked up, and finished her part perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly."* Using evidence from the passage, what conclusion can you draw about Mia's character, and which details from the text best support your reasoning?

• Mia is not a good actress; she forgot her lines and could not finish the play.

• Mia is brave and determined; even though she was nervous and forgot her lines, she took a deep breath and finished her part perfectly.

• Mia was happy the whole time; she smiled and enjoyed being on stage.

• Mia gave up easily; she left the stage after forgetting her lines.