Free Printable Inferences

1.

Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?

a)

A doctor

b)

A teacher

c)

A construction worker

d)

A basketball coach

2.

Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement walls. He wishes he would have done things differently. Jim hates the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform.

Where is Jim most likely at?

a)

Prison

b)

School

c)

Mall

d)

Hospital

3.

What logical inference can be made from this sentence: Illegible handwriting does not indicate weakness of character, as even a quick glance at the penmanship of George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or John Kennedy reveals.

a)

The author believe Washington, Roosevelt and Kennedy were weak leaders

b)

Handwriting is an important part of a person

c)

All presidents have poor handwriting

d)

Washington, Roosevelt, and Kennedy all had handwriting that was difficult to read.

4.

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

a)

Turner was afraid of falling radio parts

b)

Turner heard a weather forecast that predicted rain

c)

Turner was going to trade his umbrella for a bus ticket

d)

Turner promised himself he would do something silly that morning

5.

I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!

What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage?

a)

The sister is a professional golfer

b)

The person in the passage is the little sister

c)

The sister is a very good golfer

d)

Both girls play golf

6.

It can be inferred that...

a)

The two people are carrying something

b)

The people are married

c)

The person on the left is sad

d)

The image was taken at night

7.

Is it logical to infer that many people have walked on the sand?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” What can you infer?

a)

Everett's father needs help shopping

b)

It is Everett's first time at a grocery store

c)

Everett's father does not shop very often

d)

Everett is very young

9.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”

It can be inferred that...

a)

Nicole is going on vacation

b)

Nicole lives in a big city

c)

Nicole's car is broke down

d)

Nicole is late for work

10.

Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools and sleep with my eyes opened. I can breathe underwater. In the Little Mermaid I was Flounder.

a)

I am a shark

b)

I am a turtle

c)

I am a lobster

d)

I am a fish

11.

You make inferences everyday (not just in reading)

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

13.

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

a)

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

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

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…

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 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.

16.

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

a)

Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

b)

Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

c)

Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

d)

Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

17.

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

a)

Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

c)

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

d)

Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

18.

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.

19.

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

a)

Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

b)

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

c)

Jack put his head down on the desk.

d)

Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

20.

Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?

a)

SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.

b)

SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?

c)

SAM: Oh, I don't think so.

d)

SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!

21.

Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara's proud of the work she's done with G-pa?

a)

CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?

b)

CARA: Grandma's coming!

c)

CARA: We're out here, Grandma!

d)

CARA: We did it with our own four hands!

22.

[Cara sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]suggests

a)

He is only good a repairing rocking chairs.

b)

He is enjoying his task.

c)

He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair.

23.

Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?

a)

"I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.

b)

"It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.

c)

Marvin didn't know what to do.

24.

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

a)

Brad baked his own cake.

b)

Brad needs to brush his teeth better.

c)

Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

d)

Brad ate Grandpa

25.

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

a)

He is scared of getting in trouble.

b)

He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

c)

He can't wait to break another window.

d)

He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

26.

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

a)

Her eyes filling up with tears.

b)

She is limping around the room.

c)

She starts reading a book.

d)

Her stomach growls loudly.

27.

Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Many people drink canned drinks.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

28.

Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Sid's route includes office buildings.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

29.

Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Bill and Sid earn more money now than when they started.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

30.

Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Bill's route includes a park.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

31.

Frank loved to play tennis, and he was on the tennis court every day. Frank could hit the ball very hard. He was a good player. One day he met his friend Jim for a game of tennis. Jim had just started playing tennis. After the game Frank said, "I will help you with your shots, Jim."

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Frank loves to play tennis.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

32.

Frank loved to play tennis, and he was on the tennis court every day. Frank could hit the ball very hard. He was a good player. One day he met his friend Jim for a game of tennis. Jim had just started playing tennis. After the game Frank said, "I will help you with your shots, Jim."

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Frank and Jim met for a game of tennis.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

33.

Frank loved to play tennis, and he was on the tennis court every day. Frank could hit the ball very hard. He was a good player. One day he met his friend Jim for a game of tennis. Jim had just started playing tennis. After the game Frank said, "I will help you with your shots, Jim."

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Frank won the game.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

34.

Frank loved to play tennis, and he was on the tennis court every day. Frank could hit the ball very hard. He was a good player. One day he met his friend Jim for a game of tennis. Jim had just started playing tennis. After the game Frank said, "I will help you with your shots, Jim."

Is the following sentence a fact or inference?

Jim was not a good tennis player.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

35.

Each year during the last week in April, the old man began his garden. He planted tomatoes during the second week in May. He weeded the garden as the plants grew. By the middle of summer, the tomatoes were ready to sell. Many people bought them. They liked his red, ripe tomatoes. By labor Day it was time for the old man to pull up all his tomato plants.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

The old man worked hard to grow tomatoes.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

36.

Each year during the last week in April, the old man began his garden. He planted tomatoes during the second week in May. He weeded the garden as the plants grew. By the middle of summer, the tomatoes were ready to sell. Many people bought them. They liked his red, ripe tomatoes. By labor Day it was time for the old man to pull up all his tomato plants.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

The old man worked hard to grow tomatoes.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

37.

Each year during the last week in April, the old man began his garden. He planted tomatoes during the second week in May. He weeded the garden as the plants grew. By the middle of summer, the tomatoes were ready to sell. Many people bought them. They liked his red, ripe tomatoes. By labor Day it was time for the old man to pull up all his tomato plants.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

The tomatoes were not good after Labor Day.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

38.

Each year during the last week in April, the old man began his garden. He planted tomatoes during the second week in May. He weeded the garden as the plants grew. By the middle of summer, the tomatoes were ready to sell. Many people bought them. They liked his red, ripe tomatoes. By labor Day it was time for the old man to pull up all his tomato plants.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

He weeded the garden as the plants grew.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

39.

Each year during the last week in April, the old man began his garden. He planted tomatoes during the second week in May. He weeded the garden as the plants grew. By the middle of summer, the tomatoes were ready to sell. Many people bought them. They liked his red, ripe tomatoes. By labor Day it was time for the old man to pull up all his tomato plants.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

He sold tomatoes for a short time.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

40.

Biltmore House is the largest house in the world. It has 250 rooms. George Vanderbilt had the house built near Asheville, North Carolina. Vanderbilt was the son of an American family that made a fortune in the railroad business.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Vanderbilt had the house built.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

41.

Biltmore House is the largest house in the world. It has 250 rooms. George Vanderbilt had the house built near Asheville, North Carolina. Vanderbilt was the son of an American family that made a fortune in the railroad business.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Biltmore House is in North Carolina.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

42.

Biltmore House is the largest house in the world. It has 250 rooms. George Vanderbilt had the house built near Asheville, North Carolina. Vanderbilt was the son of an American family that made a fortune in the railroad business.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Vanderbilt was rich.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

43.

Biltmore House is the largest house in the world. It has 250 rooms. George Vanderbilt had the house built near Asheville, North Carolina. Vanderbilt was the son of an American family that made a fortune in the railroad business.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Biltmore House has 250 rooms.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

44.

Many books and movies have been written about the story of Robin Hood. Robin Hood was a folk hero who robbed rich and gave what he took to the poor. Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest. He lived with a band of merry men. Many people have tried to prove he was a real person. But so far no one has been able to show that he really lived.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Robin Hood is a popular story.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

45.

Many books and movies have been written about the story of Robin Hood. Robin Hood was a folk hero who robbed rich and gave what he took to the poor. Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest. He lived with a band of merry men. Many people have tried to prove he was a real person. But so far no one has been able to show that he really lived.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

People admire Robin Hood.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

46.

Many books and movies have been written about the story of Robin Hood. Robin Hood was a folk hero who robbed rich and gave what he took to the poor. Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest. He lived with a band of merry men. Many people have tried to prove he was a real person. But so far no one has been able to show that he really lived.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

Robin Hood cared about the poor.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

47.

Many books and movies have been written about the story of Robin Hood. Robin Hood was a folk hero who robbed rich and gave what he took to the poor. Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest. He lived with a band of merry men. Many people have tried to prove he was a real person. But so far no one has been able to show that he really lived.

Is the following sentence a fact or an inference?

No one can prove that Robin Hood really lived.

a)

Fact

b)

Inference

48.

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.

49.

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.

50.

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.

51.

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.

52.

His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-

a)

Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.

b)

Tyerell & his mom are moving.

c)

Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.

d)

Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation.

53.

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.

54.

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.

55.

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.

56.

Daylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?

a)

He liked to make people sleepy.

b)

He is hated for his daylight savings idea.

c)

He wanted people to increase their productivity.

d)

He owned many clocks.

57.

You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-

a)

People know what koalas look like.

b)

More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.

c)

Australia has many different animals.

d)

Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos.

58.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

d)

Keller is moving to California with his family.

59.

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley."

We can infer that…

a)

Riley was the best player.

b)

Elliott really wanted Riley on his team.

c)

Riley was not a very good player.

d)

Elliott had a hard time choosing a team member.

60.

Mrs. Kersten is munching on her lunch. She walks many laps trying to get some steps on her FitBit. There is a lot of noise as she walks by the table. She stops to chat with some kids.

a)

Mrs. Kersten is at McDonalds.

b)

She is in the office.

c)

Mrs. Kersten is doing cardio.

d)

She is in the cafeteria.

Inferences

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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