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WorksheetsMAKING INFERENCES
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
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1.
If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?
a)
He listened and studied.
b)
He didn't come to school that day.
c)
He didn't listen in class.
d)
He copied off of his neighbor.
2.
Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up?
What time did he wake up?
a)
Noon
b)
Midnight
c)
7:00 in the morning
d)
7:00 in the evening
3.
When Lucy saw her spelling grade, she kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?
a)
Excited
b)
Sad
c)
Furious
d)
Tired
4.
Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.
What word can be used to describe Tim?
What word can be used to describe Tim?
a)
Neat
b)
Mean
c)
Young
d)
Messy
5.
Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates.
The reader can conclude that...
The reader can conclude that...
a)
Today is Saturday.
b)
Today is a safe day for skating.
c)
The park ranger likes her job.
d)
Michael and Seth like cold weather.
6.
Leah's mother ices the cake. She puts eight candles on the cake. After she sets the cake on the table, everyone sings to Leah. The lit candles make her face glow. Leah blows out the candles and smiles.
What can you infer about what day it is?
What can you infer about what day it is?
a)
Leah did well on a test.
b)
It is Leah's mom's birthday
c)
It is Leah's birthday.
d)
Leah's favorite food is cake.
7.
Dan loves to ride his bicycle. He is part of a biweekly bicycle club (they go for rides together every two weeks). The people in the club take turns planning the rides. They like to ride in places where there are plenty of hiking trails and areas to ride. The biweekly bicycle group is fun for Dan. He likes to go on different rides. He always looks forward to their biweekly ride. The club now wants to start a biannual weekend trip. They will go away twice a year. Everyone will stay in a cabin. They will bicycle in a new area. Dan thinks it will be tons of fun!
After reading the text, what can you infer is the meaning of the word BIWEEKLY?
After reading the text, what can you infer is the meaning of the word BIWEEKLY?
a)
Once a week
b)
Every two weeks
c)
They must buy bicycles every week
d)
Two times a week
8.
When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?
a)
Josh failed the test.
b)
Josh does not know his grade on the test.
c)
Josh did excellent on his test.
d)
Josh skipped the test.
9.
When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?
How is Sarah feeling?
a)
Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.
b)
Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.
c)
Sarah is annoyed with her friend.
d)
Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.
10.
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What can you conclude about Lisa?
What can you conclude about Lisa?
a)
She is helpful.
b)
She is afraid of bugs.
c)
She is very curious.
d)
She is in her science classroom.
11.
The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home.
Why did the boys run home?
Why did the boys run home?
a)
They needed to get more marshmallows.
b)
It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.
c)
They needed to get a flashlight.
d)
The boys were afraid of the noise they heard.
12.
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Laddie's neck. He stormed out of the house and slammed the door. Laddie followed behind him.
He said, "Hurry up, Laddie. You are always so slow."
Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.
What is true about Justin?
He said, "Hurry up, Laddie. You are always so slow."
Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.
What is true about Justin?
a)
He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.
b)
He was mad that he had to walk the dog.
c)
He was very worried that someone might see him.
d)
He was excited and wanted to hurry.
13.
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package and took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.
What was Jeff doing?
What was Jeff doing?
a)
He was getting ready for a camping trip.
b)
He was cleaning out the closet.
c)
He was getting things ready for his dog.
d)
He was trying to cool off the room.
14.
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…
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.
15.
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.
16.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California
17.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
18.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
19.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus
20.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
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