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Infrences

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 33mins

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Class
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1.
Next, choose your float base. A float base must have two or four wheels. Usually, a low-boy or hay trailer is used for a base and is pulled by a truck. Your best bet is to rent or borrow a base. Remember the most important thing: do not put flammable decorations near the exhaust pipes.
Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-
a)
These directions are part of a manual for building a parade float.
b)
These directions were put in place because someone caught something on fire.
c)
Parades are good way for people to get involved.
d)
Most people do not know how to build a float without help.
2.

What is an inference?

a)

A thing that describes something.

b)

An object

c)

A reasonable guess using evidence.

d)

None of the above!

3.

I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient's teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.

a)

cashier

b)

clown

c)

teacher

d)

dentist

4.

I sat in my seat excitedly watching the man swing from pole to pole. Far under him 2 elephants carried ladies with feathers in their hair. I ate my popcorn as I watched 8 clowns pile out of a tiny car.

a)

dentist

b)

circus

c)

bowling alley

d)

beach

5.

I sat with my toes in the hot sand digging a hole with my new shovel and pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and noticed a seagull flying away with it. Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my snorkel and headed into the waves.

a)

grocery store

b)

circus

c)

school

d)

beach

6.
 “Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?   
a)
She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.
b)
He was being fired.
c)
He was getting a raise in pay.
d)
She really enjoyed having him in the office.
7.

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


We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Kaden wanted Jason on his team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Kaden had a hard time choosing a team member.

8.

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

a)

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

b)

Braden is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

c)

Braden is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

d)

Braden is moving to California with his family.

9.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

a)

Payton took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Payton's homework was not finished.

c)

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

d)

Payton's homework was not done correctly.

10.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

a)

Payton took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Payton's homework was not finished.

c)

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

d)

Payton's homework was not done correctly.

11.

Jayden heard that there was a new kid in school. When Jayden said hi, the new kid ran away.

What can you infer about the new kid?

a)

He is shy

b)

He does not like Jayden

c)

He has a talking disorder

d)

He is very scared of the new school

12.
Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it!  He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?
a)
Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.
b)
Sam will be kicked off of the team.
c)
Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.
d)
Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.
13.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
14.
Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?
a)
They like music.
b)
They like to exercise by walking places.
c)
They do what Jessica tells them to do.
d)
They live far away and drive to the store.
15.
When Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?
a)
Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.
b)
Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.
c)
Not wrap the presents.
d)
Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.
16.
When Sierra stepped up to the podium, she was still nervous. Her palms were sweating and her voice sounded strange as it was projected to the entire auditorium, but she knew she wasn't alone. She waited impatiently while Dave said his piece and the crowded cheered.
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-
a)
Sierra is more nervous than Dave.
b)
Sierra & Dave are having a debate.
c)
Dave will use Sierra's nerves to his advantage.
d)
Sierra is a bad public speaker.
17.
I am now here to stay. Hateful divisions caused by the caste system force me to fight for the rights of all Indians in my homeland. The "untouchables," especially, are being denied their basic human rights. This cannot be tolerated.
          -The Journals of Mahatma Gandhi, India, 1915
What problem does Gandi face?
a)
The violation of human rights.
b)
Defending people who don't deserve to be defended.
c)
The caste system working according to plan.
d)
Having been away from India too long and allowed things to get out of control.
18.

When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson.

a)

teacher

b)

doctor

c)

actor

d)

chef

19.

I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.

a)

teacher

b)

police officer

c)

chef

d)

actor

20.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.