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Making Inferences

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What statement about inferencing is CORRECT?

a)

An inference is not based on any evidence

b)

An inference is based only on what the text says

c)

An inference always turns out to be right

d)

An inferences requires you to use clues

2.

_______ + ________ = Inference

a)

Background knowledge + Clues from the text

b)

Background knowledge + Opinion

c)

A guess without evidence + information from the text

3.

Sadie loves to learn about animals and their habitats. She also really loves learning about space and all of the planets. What can you infer is her favorite subject in school?

a)

Math

b)

Science

c)

Social Studies

d)

ELA

4.

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

a)

is happy about the play

b)

never gets sick

c)

is allergic to peanuts

d)

is nervous about the audition

5.

When Kyle came home from school, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down and arranged garbage over the soup can. Why is Kyle distraught?

a)

He doesn't want to take the trash out.

b)

There isn't any soup left for him.

c)

He made a bad grade on his report card.

d)

His parents asked him to cook dinner.

6.

Every day after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. He then took off his dusty overalls. What kind of job does Paul work?

a)

Farmer

b)

Teacher

c)

Cashier

d)

Chef

7.

Ivory's cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from Jay. What can we infer about Ivory?

a)

She has an iPhone.

b)

She has feelings for Jay.

c)

She doesn't check her phone very often.

8.

When you read between the lines you________.

a)

Make an educated guess about things that aren't written down.

b)

Stop and think about each line before you read on.

c)

Look for very small print between the lines of a book.

9.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.


Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

Color

b)

Find

c)

Add

d)

Delete

10.

Read the passage below. Which words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?


The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

a)

Followed her mother's requests

b)

Folded her clothes

c)

Brushed her teeth

d)

That night

11.

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


We can infer that…

a)

Aaron was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Aaron on her team.

c)

Aaron was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing.

12.

Which sentence below makes us infer that Bryan's pet is a cat?

a)

Bryan has to feed his pet every day.

b)

Bryan has to clean the litter box three times a week.

c)

Bryan's pet never bites.

d)

Bryan has to let out his pet every day after school.

13.

Which sentence suggests Mikayla likes to play basketball?

a)

Mikayla's mom makes her practice basketball everyday.

b)

Mikayla scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

c)

Mikayla missed a free throw during practice.

d)

Mikayla looks forward to her basketball practice.

14.

Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.


Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?

a)

The bus is late

b)

His watch is cool

c)

His watch is broken

d)

His car is out of gas

15.

Which dialogue supports the idea that Maddy is proud of the work she has done with her Grandpa?

a)

"Is this good enough, grandpa?"

b)

"We're out here, grandma."

c)

"We did it with our own hands!"

d)

"Grandma is coming!"

16.

Dan sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the broken piece.


This suggests that Grandpa...

a)

is only good at repairing rocking chairs.

b)

is enjoying doing the work.

c)

sad the chair broke.

17.

What can you infer about the following:

Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

a)

Sofia's mom forgot to lay her clothes out for her.

b)

Sofia was dressing up as a clown.

c)

Sofia was practicing for her big race.

d)

Sofia is late for school.

18.

Simone tried to shake off her nerves. This was the big moment. She waited 4 long years to get to this event. She smoothed out her leotard and put chalk on her hands. She hoped to nail that landing! What is Simone?

a)

A teacher

b)

A firefighter

c)

A skater

d)

A gymnast

19.

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.


We can infer that:

a)

Rachel got bit by mosquitos.

b)

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too.

c)

Rachel fell in poison ivy.

d)

Rachel's brother is there.

20.

Cayden held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Cayden'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)

Cayden's dad needs help shopping.

b)

Cayden's dad does not shop very often.

c)

Cayden is very young.