Inference Skills Quiz

What is the main goal of learning to make inferences?

• To memorize the text

• To guess the ending of a story

• To understand the author's background

• To make educated guesses using text clues and prior knowledge

Which of the following items would you NOT find at Kelly's store?

• Nails

• Tennis shoes

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

What can we infer about Jamal's mode of transportation to the store?

• He took a bus

• He rode a bicycle

• He walked

• He drove a car

Why did Jamal have to pedal hard?

• He was carrying a heavy load

• He was racing with friends

• He was going uphill

• He was in a hurry

What event were Rashad and his dad likely attending?

• A Junkanoo parade

• A school play

• A sports event

• A music concert

What clue suggests that Rashad and his dad were at a parade?

• They got up late

• They went shopping

• They saw a movie

• They heard people chanting

What is a key component of making inferences?

• Using only pictures

• Ignoring the text

• Combining text clues with what you know

• Guessing randomly

What is the purpose of reading a story more than once?

• To memorize it

• To find more clues

• To make it longer

• To change the ending

What should you do if you want to improve your inference skills?

• Ignore the text

• Watch more TV

• Practice using online resources

• Read more books

What is the benefit of using online games for reading practice?

• They are boring

• They help sharpen skills

• They are a waste of time

• They replace reading books