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What the Inference?!

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At noon, Mrs. Hobbs finished reading a story and closed the book. The students got up from their desks and went to their cubbies. They began taking their coats and hats off of the hooks. After they put on their belongings, the students lined up.


Where are the students going? How do you know?

a)

They are going to school, because it was Monday.

b)

They are going home, because it was the end of the day.

c)

They are going to recess, because reading time was finished.

d)

They are going on a field trip, because the passage tells us.

2.

At noon, Mrs. Hobbs finished reading a story and closed the book. The students got up from their desks and went to their cubbies. They began taking their coats and hats off of the hooks. After they put on their belongings, the students lined up.


What was the weather like on this day? How do you know?

a)

The weather was cold, because the students wore coats and hats.

b)

The weather was rainy, so the students needed rain boots.

c)

The weather was sunny, because the students got to go outside.

d)

The weather was hot, because it was spring.

3.

Kyliah heard the teacher call her name. It was Kyliah's turn. Kyliah got out of her desk and went to the front of the classroom. Her entire class was watching her. She was fidgeting with her paper and could hear her heart pounding through her shirt.


What was Kyliah about to do? How do you know?

a)

Kyliah was about to go to the principal's office, because she was misbehaving.

b)

Kyliah was about to eat lunch, because her teacher told her it was her turn to eat.

c)

Kyliah was about to leave school, because her ride had arrived.

d)

Kyliah was about to give a speech, because she stood in front of her class with her speech paper.

4.

Kyliah heard the teacher call her name. It was Kyliah's turn. Kyliah got out of her desk and went to the front of the classroom. Her entire class was watching her. She was fidgeting with her paper and could hear her heart pounding through her shirt.


How was Kyliah feeling?

a)

Kyliah was nervous.

b)

Kyliah was excited.

c)

Kyliah was sad.

d)

Kyliah was bored.

5.

Ian is on time for class. He is sitting quietly at his desk. He is completing his assignment. Ian is a/an _____________ student.

a)

apprehensive

b)

responsible

c)

ecstatic

d)

inconsiderate

6.

Torri was excited about tonight. She put on her big, red shoes and bright yellow outfit. Her mom helped paint her face white with red circles on her cheeks. Torri attached a big red nose and wore a pointy, blue hat on her head. She grabbed an empty bag and went out for the night.


What is Torri's costume?

a)

Princess

b)

Witch

c)

Dog

d)

Clown

7.

Torri was excited about tonight. She put on her big, red shoes and bright yellow outfit. Her mom helped paint her face white with red circles on her cheeks. Torri attached a big red nose and wore a pointy, blue hat on her head. She grabbed an empty bag and went out for the night.


Which holiday is Torri most likely celebrating? How do you know?

a)

Easter, because she had a bag for her Easter eggs

b)

New Year's Eve, because she was celebrating at night

c)

Thanksgiving, because she wore a pointy Pilgrim hat

d)

Halloween, because she was dressed up to go trick o treating

8.

Jaiden is usually full of energy. Today, he felt tired. He didn't talk to his classmates. He kept his head on his desk. His face was flushed. He had a fever. His nose was congested and his throat was sore.


What was most likely wrong with Jaiden? How do you know?

a)

Jaiden was sick, because he had flu symptoms.

b)

Jaiden was sad, because he didn't want to go to school.

c)

Jaiden was angry, because he couldn't play video games.

d)

Jaiden was embarrassed, because he didn't come to school prepared.

9.

Keelin knows what she wants to be when she grows up. She wants to be on tv. She wants to ask people questions. She wants to investigate stories. She wants to write about what she learns.


What does Keelin want to be?

a)

Actress

b)

Journalist

c)

Reporter

d)

Movie Director

10.

I work in the hospital with doctors and help keep patients healthy. I am a (a)   .

11.

I am wearing a bathing suit. I am in the water. I am at the (a)   .

12.

My brother just got a new IPad and I wish I had one. I feel (a)   .

13.

I take your order when you go to a restaurant and then I bring you your food, I am a (a)   .

14.

I am at my birthday party playing with my friends. I feel (a)   .

15.

I am reading books. I make sure my phone is silent, because this place is quiet. I am at the (a)   .

16.

What is an inference?

4 lines
17.

What two things do you need to make an inference?

a)

previous background knowledge

b)

definitions from the dictionary

c)

the main idea of the text

d)

clues from the text

18.

Do you understand inferences?

a)

No, I'm confused.

b)

Kinda, but not really

c)

I think I get it.

d)

I know it 100%!!!

19.

Whitney poured plenty of hot sauce on her taco and took a big bite. Suddenly her face turned red. She grabbed a glass of water and gulped it down.

a)

Whitney ate too quickly.

b)

The sauce was too hot for Whitney.

20.

Anthony tossed his backpack and sleeping bag in the corner and dropped into a chair.


"How was the camping trip?" Dad asked.


Anthony frowned and replied, "My favorite part was the bus ride home!"

a)

Anthony didn't enjoy the camping trip.

b)

Anthony goes camping every weekend.