Making Inferences {Comprehension: Inferring}

An inference is a guess that we make, when we read, because the author does not always tell us everything.

• True

• False

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We use clues from the text, and our brains, to make inferences (guesses) about books.

• True

• False

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Schema is ________.

• a lightbulb

• what you already know and have stored in your brain.

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I am inferring that it is a  _______ day.

• freezing cold

• warm

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I am inferring that they _____ their food.

• like

• do NOT like 

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I infer that her mom is _____.

• upset or mad

• happy

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I infer that she is feeling  ________.

• fine

• embarrassed 

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I can infer that he does not want to go to school because he is feeling ______.

• sad

• tired

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I am inferring that he is feeling ____.

• tired

• hurt, sad, and upset

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I can infer that Tim is _______.

• fishing

• bowling

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