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Inferences 5th Grade September PM

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is not very active?

a)

Leslie's bed can be folded into a couch but never has been.

b)

Leslie's bed has numerous pillows in different sizes and colors.

c)

Leslie has a plasma TV mounted on the wall of his bedroom.

d)

Leslie spends the entire day sprawled on his bed.

2.

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package and took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.

What can you infer Jeff was doing?

a)

I can infer he was getting ready to have a picnic.

b)

I can infer he was setting up a space for his dog.

c)

I can infer he is getting ready for a camping trip.

d)

I can infer he is trying to cool off the room.

3.

Splat! " Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stooped to clean up the gooey mess.

"I hope we have another one. " She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. "One Left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all."


What do you infer Katie cleaned up?

a)

Milk

b)

Pancakes

c)

Eggs

d)

Butter

4.

It was 8:30 on Sunday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of un-read books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.


Why do you think Emily was crying

a)

She wanted a different color poster

b)

She did not want to go to sleep

c)

It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night

d)

She wanted a book about George Washington instead

5.

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.

6.

As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. Which is most likely true?

a)

Anna is allergic to dust.

b)

It is very cold outside.

c)

Anna is allergic to dogs.

d)

Dogs are allergic to Anna.

7.

Mia and her mother were exchanging holiday gifts. Mia opened hers first and it was a bike. Now it was time to give her mom a gift. "I saved my allowance for a whole month to buy this for you," said Mia. The present came in a little package and her mom opened the box. "This is exactly what I wanted!, " her mother exclaimed as she put the gift on her finger.


What can you infer about the gift the Mia got for her mother?

a)

It was a card.

b)

It was a magnet.

c)

It was a ring.

d)

It was a picture.

8.

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."


Which clue lets the reader know Ryan is probably allergic to cats?

a)

Robert sees a big orange cat sitting on the couch

b)

Ryan begins to sneeze.

c)

Ryan's eyes get red and itchy, then he starts sneezing

d)

Robert is allergic to cats, too.