Free Printable Inferences & Text-Based Evidence

1.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her Keys

b)

Her Car

c)

Her Cat

d)

Her Smoothie

2.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.
What text-based evidence supports your answer?

a)

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse.

b)

Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either.

c)

She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.

3.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. Sheepdogs are used to keep the flock of sheep from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

b)

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

c)

There are many breeds of dogs.

d)

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

4.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. Sheepdogs are used to keep the flock of sheep from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

Many breeds of dogs are used for work.

b)

In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep.

c)

Sheepdogs are used to keep the flock of sheep from being attacked by animals such as wolves.

d)

They also keep sheep from wandering off.

5.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?

a)

Macey is mad at her mother.

b)

Macey does not want glasses.

c)

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

d)

Macey has trouble making decisions.

6.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face.

b)

She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week

c)

when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office.

d)

Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.

7.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

a)

She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.

b)

She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.

c)

She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.

d)

She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

8.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention,

b)

Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in.

c)

The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window.

d)

Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat.

9.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

a)

They are brother and sister

b)

They are neighbors

c)

They are colleagues

d)

They are husband and wife

10.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would get upset if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.

b)

He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag;

c)

Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.

d)

He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.

11.

Joshua went into the backyard to play on the swing set. His new puppy, Rascal,ran beside him. As Joshua was running toward the play area, he twisted his ankle.The accident caused him a lot of pain. Joshua’s dad was always doing yard work and making sure that the grass was perfectly cut and the ground was even.Certainly, he would have noticed that hole and filled it up. Neither Joshua nor his father could figure out how that hole appeared.What inference can be drawn?

a)

Joshua is clumbsy

b)

Rascal dug the hole

c)

The Father forgot to fill in a hole while doing yard work

d)

Joshua may need to go to the doctor

12.

Joshua went into the backyard to play on the swing set. His new puppy, Rascal,ran beside him. As Joshua was running toward the play area, he twisted his ankle.The accident caused him a lot of pain. Joshua’s dad was always doing yard work and making sure that the grass was perfectly cut and the ground was even.Certainly, he would have noticed that hole and filled it up. Neither Joshua nor his father could figure out how that hole appeared.What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

Joshua went into the backyard to play on the swing set.

b)

As Joshua was running toward the play area, he twisted his ankle.

c)

Joshua’s dad was always doing yard work and making sure that the grass was perfectly cut and the ground was even.

d)

Neither Joshua nor his father could figure out how that hole appeared

13.

Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on a raft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no children screaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she could hear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and looked around her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and gray coming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be one thing!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
We can infer that the "thing" was NOT a...

a)

shark

b)

surfer

c)

swimmer

d)

boat

14.

Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on a raft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no children screaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she could hear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and looked around her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and gray coming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be one thing!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

There was no noise—no children screaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade.

b)

Then she saw something long and gray coming toward her on an approaching wave.

c)

She thought, “This could only be one thing!” and started yelling for help.

d)

She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.

15.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a construction worker

c)

a doctor

d)

a garbage man

16.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

a)

He has tools

b)

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

c)

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

d)

He wears a hat

17.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?

a)

It is raining and he cannot go outside

b)

He is hungry

c)

He is scared of thunderstorms

d)

He is bored

18.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?

a)

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

b)

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

c)

Thunder struck and rain poured

d)

Mom sighed

19.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?

a)

Taking Max to the Zoo

b)

Going to the mall

c)

Taking Max to a movie

d)

Taking Max on a picnic

20.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

a)

She began to unpack the picnic basket

b)

Max stares blankly out the window

c)

Mom offers Max a sandwich

d)

His mother conforted him

21.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
What made the silk bag float to the ceiling?

a)

The wind

b)

It was on fire

c)

Hot air

d)

They attached it to a balloon

22.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

a)

Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

b)

They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

c)

On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

d)

One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

23.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?

a)

He is a priest.

b)

He stays at home.

c)

He is a scientist who observes crops.

d)

He is a farmer.

24.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

a)

The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture

b)

Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful.

c)

It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt.

d)

Mr. Johnson headed to church.

25.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
Why is Mr. Johnson cursing the sun?

a)

There has been too much sun drying up the land.

b)

He is sunburnt.

c)

He has to go to church because it is sunny.

d)

He prefers cold weather.

26.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What text-based evidence supports your answer?

a)

There has been too much sun drying up the land.

b)

He is sunburnt.

c)

He has to go to church because it is sunny.

d)

He prefers cold weather.

27.

Warren pushed the back door open with his elbow. He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him. Thud, thud, thud. The bag thumped each stair Warren descended. Thud, thud, rip, drip, drip. The bag got caught on a nail and a strange odorous juice poured out, covering Warren's leg. "Ew... gross!" Warren shouted as he repositioned the bag. He walked out to the alley and deposited the bag in a large plastic container, closing the lid behind him as he left, still muttering about his pants.

What is Warren doing?

a)

He is helping with construction work.

b)

He is taking out the trash.

c)

He is trying to run away.

d)

He is taking a walk.

28.

Warren pushed the back door open with his elbow. He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him. Thud, thud, thud. The bag thumped each stair Warren descended. Thud, thud, rip, drip, drip. The bag got caught on a nail and a strange odorous juice poured out, covering Warren's leg. "Ew... gross!" Warren shouted as he re positioned the bag. He walked out to the alley and deposited the bag in a large plastic container, closing the lid behind him as he left, still muttering about his pants.

What text-based evidence supports your answer?

a)

He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him.

b)

The bag got caught on a nail and a strange odorous juice poured out, covering Warren's leg.

c)

He walked out to the alley

d)

he left, still muttering about his pants.

29.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

a)

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

30.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."
What text-based evidence supports your answer?

a)

Tim looked out the window.

b)

Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car

c)

Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap

d)

"It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

31.

What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.

a)

Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.

b)

He is in the office.

c)

Mr. Furlich is a runner.

d)

He is in the cafeteria.

32.

Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...

a)

Dinnertime

b)

Bedtime

c)

Time for School

d)

Playtime

33.

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

a)

Albert threw down his lunchbox.

b)

Albert's job lasted over ten years.

c)

Losing his job made Albert upset.

d)

Albert lived in a house with his parents.

34.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

a)

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

b)

Floods only occur along the coast.

c)

Floods are not that dangerous.

d)

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

35.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom and said, “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

a)

The TV is broken.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

36.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...

a)

Nicole's car is broken.

b)

Nicole is going on vacation.

c)

Nicole is going shopping.

d)

Nicole lives in a large city.

37.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”

You can infer that...

a)

Everett had never been to a grocery store.

b)

Everett's dad does not shop often.

c)

Everett's dad needs help with shopping.

d)

Everett is very young.

38.

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters."
You can infer that...

a)

Hudson is an auto-mechanic.

b)

Hudson works as a plumber.

c)

Hudson is a truck salesman.

d)

Hudson works as a garbage man.

39.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful."
You can infer that...

a)

Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

b)

Maggie lives close to school.

c)

Maggie is never late for school.

d)

Maggie is excited about going to school .

40.

Our fingernails grow about three or four times as fast as our toenails. The fingernails that are on the longest fingers grow faster than the fingernails on the shorter fingers. The nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter. Fingernails on the:

a)

first finger grow fastest

b)

middle finger grow fastest

c)

thumb grow fastest

41.

Lake Charles, Louisiana, may be the home of the world's largest birdhouse. The birdhouse rises 120 feet into the air. There is room enough for over five thousand birds. The birdhouse was built in memory of the servicemen of our country. The people decided to honor the dead:

a)

by helping the living

b)

by helping the dead

c)

by planting trees

42.

Lake Charles, Louisiana, may be the home of the world's largest birdhouse. The birdhouse rises 120 feet into the air. There is room enough for over five thousand birds. The birdhouse was built in memory of the servicemen of our country. The text-based evidence that supports this is...

a)

Lake Charles is the home to the world's largest birdhouse.

b)

The birdhouse is 120 feet tall.

c)

There is room for 5,000 birds

d)

The birdhouse was built in memory of the servicemen of our country

43.

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800....

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

44.

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. What text-based evidence supports that inference?

a)

Before the 1800s, people didn't have right or left shoes

b)

They used one shape that they used for both feet.

c)

People laughed when they saw right and left shoes.

d)

They thought shoes were a silly idea

45.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

46.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

The text-based evidence that supports that inference is...

a)

Joseph and Caitlin are friends

b)

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams.

c)

Jason and Caitlin aren't friends

d)

Only Jason was left

47.

Bryan had to feed his pet every day. Bryan likes to play with his pet right away after school. It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days. Bryanʼs pet never bites.
You can infer that Bryan has a...

a)

cat

b)

dog

c)

little sister

d)

squirrel

48.

Bryan had to feed his pet every day. Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school. It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days. Bryanʼs pet never bites.
What text-based evidence supports this?

a)

Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

b)

Bryan likes to play with his pet right away after school.

c)

It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

d)

Bryanʼs pet never bites.

49.

Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day. Suzy looks forward to her basketball games. Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game. Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
What can you infer about Suzy's feelings about basketball?

a)

Suzy hates basketball

b)

Suzy really likes basketball

c)

Suzy only likes basketball becasue of the ice cream

d)

Suzy is only happy when she scores points.

50.

Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day. Suzy looks forward to her basketball games. Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game. Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
What text-based evidence supports this inference?

a)

Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

b)

Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

c)

Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

d)

Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

51.

Rita took three hours to finish her homework. Ritaʼs homework was not finished. Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it. Ritaʼs teacher said that her homework was not done correctly.
What inference can be made?

a)

Rita hates doing homework.

b)

Rita is bad at school.

c)

Rita's computer was not working.

d)

Rita is a slow worker.

52.

Rita took three hours to finish her homework. Ritaʼs homework was not finished. Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it. Ritaʼs teacher said that her homework was not done correctly.
Which sentence from the selection supports that inference?

a)

Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

c)

Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

d)

Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

53.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

54.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

55.

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

a)

Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

b)

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

c)

Jack put his head down on the desk.

d)

Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

56.

Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?

a)

SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.

b)

SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?

c)

SAM: Oh, I don't think so.

d)

SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!

57.

Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?

a)

MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

b)

MARK: Fine! Let's play.

c)

MARK: I can't believe Sam won!

d)

MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

58.

Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?

a)

MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

b)

MARK: Fine! Let's play.

c)

MARK: I can't believe Sam won!

d)

MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

59.

Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara's proud of the work she's done with G-pa?

a)

CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?

b)

CARA: Grandma's coming!

c)

CARA: We're out here, Grandma!

d)

CARA: We did it with our own four hands!

60.

[Cara sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]suggests

a)

He is only good a repairing rocking chairs.

b)

He is enjoying his task.

c)

He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair.

61.

Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?

a)

"I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.

b)

"It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.

c)

Marvin didn't know what to do.

62.

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

a)

Brad baked his own cake.

b)

Brad needs to brush his teeth better.

c)

Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

d)

Brad ate Grandpa

63.

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

a)

He is scared of getting in trouble.

b)

He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

c)

He can't wait to break another window.

d)

He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

64.

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

a)

Her eyes filling up with tears.

b)

She is limping around the room.

c)

She starts reading a book.

d)

Her stomach growls loudly.

65.

Splat! " Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stooped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one. " She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One Left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all. What did Katie clean up? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

a)

Milk

b)

Juice

c)

Jelly

d)

Eggs

66.

The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

a)

They were going to be late for dinner

b)

They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them

c)

It was about to rain

d)

The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer

67.

It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

a)

She wanted a different color poster

b)

It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night

c)

She did not want to go to sleep

d)

She wanted a book about George Washington instead

68.

"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! she shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy. What is Lucy doing? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

a)

Back flips

b)

Riding a bike

c)

Running

d)

Skating

69.

Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all. Where were Ana and Sophie? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

a)

At the movies

b)

In class

c)

At church

d)

At a football game

Inferences & Text-Based Evidence

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 4hrs 37mins

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