Inferential Comprehension Questions

The video tutorial covers inferential questions in comprehension, explaining their purpose and how they differ from factual questions. It provides a step-by-step guide to answering these questions using contextual clues. The tutorial includes several exercises to practice inferring answers from sentences, locations, safety, character traits, and feelings. The exercises help students develop skills in reading between the lines and making educated guesses based on context.

What is the primary focus of inferential questions in comprehension?

• To summarize the passage

• To form opinions based on evidence

• To find direct answers in the text

• To memorize facts

What does the word 'infer' mean in the context of comprehension?

• To provide definitions

• To state facts

• To hint or suggest something

• To ask questions

How do inferential questions differ from factual questions?

• They are based on personal opinions

• They are easier to answer

• They require direct answers from the text

• They require reading between the lines

What is the first step in answering an inferential question?

• Guess the answer

• Understand what the question is asking

• Look for the answer in the text

• Write down your thoughts

In Exercise A, what should replace 'cucumbers' in 'A dog has four cucumbers'?

• Legs

• Tails

• Paws

• Ears

In Exercise B, what can be inferred from 'We bought our tickets and popcorn'?

• They are at a restaurant

• They are at a park

• They are at a cinema

• They are at a concert

In Exercise C, where is the person standing when they 'stood beside the grave'?

• At a park

• At a hospital

• At a church

• At a cemetery

In Exercise D, what can be inferred about Henry's old car?

• It was very fast

• It was not very safe

• It was brand new

• It was very expensive

In Exercise E, what does Jacob's behavior suggest about his character?

• He is very committed

• He loses interest easily

• He is very organized

• He is very patient

In Exercise F, what feeling does the writer express about the lamb?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Guilt

• Joy