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WorksheetsDrawing Inferences from a Text
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 28mins
Read the text.
Stacy stroked the chestnut horse's dark mane and gently led the horse out of the stall. Then she skillfully cleaned each hoof and buckled all of the straps on the saddle. Stacy held onto the reins loosely as she mounted the horse. Sitting tall and centered, Stacy was ready to ride.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Stacy is learning a new way to get on the horse.
Stacy is comfortable around horses.
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Debbie stood on her front porch and stared out at the prairie. The vast acres of land were as flat and empty as a desert, with no houses in sight. Debbie sighed, thinking about the crowded streets and tall buildings near her last place.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Debbie was looking for someone's house.
Debbie moved from the city to the country.
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Megan was lost, so she asked a man walking by for directions.
"The best way to get to the Fern Building is to take Water Street. Actually, it's best to take Canal Avenue . . . No . . . Park Avenue might be better."
As he walked away, Megan thought to herself, Maybe I should ask someone else's opinion.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
The man has never seen the Fern Building.
Megan doesn't think the man's directions are correct.
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Kwan checked the time on his computer. Perfect! he thought. It will take twenty minutes to finish my report, three minutes to pack my bag, and thirteen minutes to travel to school. I'll arrive at school at exactly 8:07.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Kwan plans his time carefully.
Kwan is late for school.
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Everything was new and exciting for Sandy. After playing catch with a little orange ball, she spent most of her morning chewing on her plastic toy. In the afternoon, she practiced sitting patiently when her owner gave her the hand sign. When she was a good listener, she got a delicious treat.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Sandy is a puppy.
Sandy is learning to play baseball.
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Beth threw her bathing suit and sandals on top of the clothes in her tightly packed suitcase. She checked that she had her flight tickets and sunglasses. She was ready to go.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Beth is going to miss her flight.
Beth is going somemplace warm.
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The blender was full with blueberries, raspberries, and yogurt. Tom could hardly wait for his delicious treat. He added the ice and pushed the button. "Ugh!" Tom cried, as the walls and ceiling were now splattered in red and blue.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Tom forgot to put the lid on the blender.
Tom's blender isn't working.
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Chad climbed slowly, sweat dripping down his forehead as he made his way up the dark stairs. Pausing on the twelfth floor, he wiped his face. "I really miss that elevator," he muttered.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
The elevator is broken.
Chad likes to take the stairs.
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The rockets boomed like thunder and burst into a rainbow of colors that streaked across the sky. Bright stars twinkled and then disappeared as they fell to earth. The crowd cheered and applauded.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
The crowd is watching fireworks.
The rockets are too noisy.
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Raymond carefully held the guitar and slowly plucked out the familiar tune "Happy Birthday." He sang along quietly in order to find the right notes. When he got one wrong, he started again.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Raymond is learning to play the guitar.
It's Raymond's birthday.
Raymond knows how to play many songs.
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Everything was peaceful. There was almost no sound except for a few chirping birds. There was a chill in the air, and a small ray of light was lighting up the sky. It wouldn't be long before the streets would begin to fill up with people and cars.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
It's early in the morning.
The school day is almost over.
It's almost bedtime.
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Dalton stood on the ridge, looking at the forest below. I must be the only one here, Dalton thought to himself. Then he turned and something caught his eye—smoke rising from a camping area.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Dalton is not alone.
Campers aren't allowed in the forest.
Dalton is meeting some friends.
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Janelle loves to see her uncle when he comes home from work. What colors did he get on himself today? Janelle always wonders. Yesterday, his shirt was covered with streaks of purple, and his hair and face were dotted with orange and blue. The day before that his hands had specks of yellow.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Janelle's uncle likes to dye his hair.
Janelle's uncle has colorful clothes.
Janelle's uncle is a painter.
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Amanda has always liked being outside. She loves hiking long trails, climbing steep rocks, and exploring dark caves. Amanda dreams that someday she'll become a pilot and travel to places like Antarctica and the Galápagos Islands.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Amanda likes to garden.
Amanda enjoys adventure.
Amanda is training for the Olympics.
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Walter walked slowly behind Karen, pausing to take pictures of the giant skyscrapers, bright signs, and dense crowds. "Come on," Karen said impatiently. "Haven't you ever seen a building before?"
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Karen does not like taking pictures.
Walter is nervous in large crowds.
Walter has never been to a big city before.
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Carly stood in the school hallway, staring at the unfamiliar faces. She looked around and finally saw Room 302 just down the hall. She hesitated, reminded herself to breathe, and walked into the classroom.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Carly is waiting for someone.
Carly is the school principal.
Carly is starting a new school.
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"What can we give Mom?" asked Jacob.
"We can't afford something expensive," said Bella, "so maybe we could make breakfast for her or clean the house."
"Shh, here she comes!" whispered Jacob.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Jacob and Bella are planning a gift for their mother.
Jacob and Bella like to clean the house.
Jacob and Bella like to cook breakfast.
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Mr. Tyler handed back the written reports. Clayton smiled when he saw the gold star on the top of his paper.
"For our next project," Mr. Tyler announced, "you will be asked to read your reports aloud to the class." Clayton began to tremble, and his heart sank to his feet.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Mr. Tyler is Clayton's favorite teacher.
Clayton doesn't like speaking in class.
Clayton is excited about the next project.
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Steve squeezed some toothpaste onto the toothbrush and began brushing his teeth. As the brush skimmed over one tooth, he cried out suddenly and felt the tooth carefully with his tongue.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Steve is using the wrong toothbrush.
One of Steve's teeth is aching.
Steve bit his tongue.
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Reggie pulled his jacket tighter and shivered as he and his family trudged through the snow to the cabin. All he could focus on were his cold fingers and frozen toes. He grumbled, "Our next vacation should be at the beach!"
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Reggie gets bored easily.
Reggie doesn't like winter sports.
Reggie's jacket is too loose.
Reggie doesn't like cold weather.
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Flipping through her dictionary, Carly struggled to understand the street signs. Then she studied the unfamiliar buildings surrounding her and tried to make sense of her map. Finally, she approached a woman waiting for a bus and said, "Excuse me, do you speak English?"
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Carly is waiting for the bus.
Carly is learning a new language.
Carly is lost in a foreign country.
Carly is looking for a friend.
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Wandering across the prairie, Josie pulled her bonnet low so that it wouldn't get carried away in the wind. Suddenly the wind became cooler. A black cloud appeared, and the sky darkened.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A storm is coming.
Josie has a long way to walk.
It is always windy on the prairie.
It is almost nighttime.
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Charlie searched inside and outside the washer and dryer again. He checked the stairs, the floors, even the insides of the other clothes he'd washed. Meanwhile, a single, lonely sock lay on his bed, waiting.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Charlie lost a sock.
Charlie collects socks.
Charlie doesn't like washing clothes.
The dryer isn't working.
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Polly strolled through the museum, pointing out her favorite paintings to Hugo. She paused to talk to the guides and the guards, who greeted her by name. "Everyone seems to know you," Hugo said.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Polly is a famous artist.
Polly often visits the museum.
Hugo works at the museum.
Hugo has never been to this museum.
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Alice dashed into the car, pushing past Dan and reaching for Dad's phone. "Wait a second," Dad said. "Dan chooses the music on Wednesdays."
After the music started to play, a scowl grew across Alice's face.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Dad prefers Dan's music.
Dan usually gets to choose the music.
Alice doesn't like the music that Dan chose.
Alice thinks it's unfair that Dan gets to choose.
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Tim picked up a chess piece carved in the shape of a horse and asked, "Which way can this move?"
"The knight can move in any direction and jump over other chess pieces," said Suzie.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Tim is not good at playing games.
Tim is learning how to play chess.
Suzie and Tim play chess everyday.
Suzie doesn't play chess well.
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A few balloons floated near the ceiling, while colored streamers trailed along the floor. Paper plates and cups dotted the chairs, tables, and sofa. Franklin looked around the room and moaned, "Time to clean up."
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
Franklin is getting ready for a party.
Franklin always uses paper plates and cups.
Franklin just had a party.
Franklin bought too many balloons.
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Marie looked at the huge house on the hill and wondered who might live there. It could be a mad scientist building a time machine, thought Marie. Or maybe a wizard, busy with dragons and magic.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A scientist lives in the house.
Marie enjoys meeting her neighbors.
A big family lives in the house.
Marie has a good imagination.
