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Reading Review: Inferencing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Inferencing involves ______ + __________

a)

reading/writing

b)

text evidence/prior knowledge

c)

visualizing/sensing

d)

connecting/describing

2.

Jim walked into the building holding the envelope he intended to send to his Grammy. What building is Jim walking in to?

a)

The grocery store

b)

His house

c)

The Post Office

d)

A school

3.

The text says that the seagull "lifted her heavy eyelids". What can you infer about that?

a)

Savannah has an eye infection.

b)

Savannah is alert.

c)

Savannah is tired.

d)

Savannah is ready for the day.

4.

Which sentence explains why the seagull left the beach?

a)

As she became more alert, she picked up the scent of fries in the distance.

b)

Savannah pretended not to notice that there wasn't a storm cloud in sight, although she noted that it was a bit cooler this morning.

c)

As Savannah flew high above the water, she saw her cousins diving for fish.

d)

She noticed that there were fewer people there than usual, as well.

5.

What conclusions can be drawn after reading "Savannah pretended not to notice that there wasn't a storm cloud in sight, although she noted that it was a bit cooler this morning"?

a)

Savannah didn't want it to rain.

b)

Savannah couldn't see a storm coming.

c)

Savannah was playing a game.

d)

Savannah didn't want to believe fall was beginning.

6.

What sentence best supports the idea that the beach is usually crowded?

a)

It was already 9:30 in the morning!

b)

"What is going on?" Savannah questioned. "Well, at least that will make it easier to get down to see the clock," she reasoned.

c)

Savannah was able to get under the awning and see the clock at Sonny's easily.

d)

Sonny's was a nearby restaurant that happened to have a clock near the front window.

7.

Choose two sentences that support the idea that Savannah is hungry.

a)

Sonny's was a nearby restaurant that happened to have a clock near the front window.

b)

Savannah licked her beak one more time as she thought about clam strips, huge smiles, and warmth, as she drifted into a blissful sleep.

c)

Her mouth watered as she thought about the deliciously seasoned outsides and the fluffy, white potato insides.

d)

As she became more alert, she picked up the scent of fries in the distance.

8.
4. Which statement about an inference is correct?
a)
a. an inference is not based on any evidence.
b)
b. an inference is based only on what a text says.
c)
c. an inference always turns out to be right.
d)
d. an inference requires that you use clues.
9.
It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?
a)
a. Justina is doing her homework.
b)
b. Justina is babysitting her brother.
c)
c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.
d)
d. Justina can't come to your house.
10.
Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?
a)
a. There will be a hurricane.
b)
b. Someone will stop by.
c)
c. An animal will leap into the flames.
d)
d. The fire may spread.