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Inferencing/Characterization

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I am in a bottle. I am used in the shower. I help to keep you clean. What am I?
a)
dish soap
b)
shampoo
c)
toothpaste
d)
bar of soap
2.
The girl changed her clothes. She grabbed a towel and sunscreen. When she got there she walked to the edge, took a deep breath, and jumped in. 
WHAT IS THE GIRL DOING?
a)
playing volleyball
b)
skiing
c)
riding a bike
d)
swimming 
3.
Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?
a)
The oven has turned off.
b)
Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.
c)
A candle was blown out in the kitchen.
d)
The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.
4.

Read the passage and decide if it happened during day time or night time.

a)

Day Time

b)

Night Time

5.

Read the passage and decide if it happened during day time or night time.

a)

Day Time

b)

Night Time

6.

Read the passage and decide if it happened during day time or night time.

a)

Day Time

b)

Night Time

7.
How might a character act if he felt sad?
a)
Put his head down and sigh
b)
Yell and jump up and down
c)
Smile and wave
d)
Laugh until his sides hurt
8.
Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms.  How do you think he feels?
a)
joyful
b)
tearful
c)
lonely
d)
angry
9.
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.
10.
We had to use an umbrella.  What was the cause of this?
a)
It was sunny outside.
b)
It began to drizzle rain.
c)
It was cold and windy outside.
11.

Can you infer what has happened in this picture?

a)

stinky feet

b)

foot fungus

c)

ant bite

d)

sunburn

12.
What is this boy thinking?
a)
I love playing baseball!
b)
I love when mom makes this meal!
c)
I hate this food!
d)
What's for dinner?
13.
Where are they?
a)
school
b)
park
c)
at home
d)
in the kitchen
14.
What is this man thinking?
a)
Get off of the phone!
b)
 I want a pizza.
c)
I am happy!
15.
What is a good word to describe these students?
a)
bored
b)
interested
c)
sad
d)
angry
16.

What can you infer about this picture?

a)

The boy has been at school and is about to do his homework.

b)

The boy has made a mess and the lady is not happy about it.

c)

The lady has been making a mess and is happy about it.

d)

The lady has been playing soccer with the boy.

17.

What can you infer from this picture? Choose all of the correct answers.

a)

They are in a hospital

b)

The person with the white coat is a doctor

c)

The person in the bed is a nurse

d)

They are at home.

e)

The person in the bed has hurt their leg

18.

Make an inference about this picture.

a)

The van is an ambulance and the boy has hurt himself on a skateboard

b)

The boy has found something interesting on the ground as is showing the others.

c)

The van is a campervan and they are going on holidays

d)

Everyone is tired and is sitting down for a rest.

19.

Make some inferences from this picture. Choose all of the correct answers.

a)

The people are waiting for a turn on the ride.

b)

They are at a fair or show.

c)

They are at a party.

d)

They have just finished school.

20.

There are 4 numbered pictures of different seasons. Choose the correct order of seasons to match the numbers 1 to 4.

a)

Winter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

b)

Autumn, Summer, Spring, Winter

c)

Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

d)

Spring, Autumn, Winter, Summer

21.

Julia works at a pet store and owns four cats, a lizard, a dog, and a rabbit.


It can be inferred that Julia is a pet lover.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

"Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind.

He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw."

What was true about Justin?

a)

He was very worried that someone might see him.

b)

He was angry that he had to walk the dog.

c)

He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.

d)

He was very excited and wanted to hurry.

23.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said quietly, "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 and Jason were best friends.

24.

The young woman walked a bit hesitantly towards the famous and cozy Italian restaurant. She did not believe the excuse her parents gave her for having to meet her at the restaurant instead of at their house. To make matters worse, she was a bit grumpy because she was still catching up on the sleep that she lost during exam time. She noticed some cars that looked familiar in the parking lot. As soon as she walked through the door, she heard, "Surprise!"

a)

People she knows are in the restaurant.

b)

She is probably in high school or college.

c)

Maybe it's a surprise party.

25.
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.
26.

"Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood."

Based on what you have read, you can conclude that:

a)

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

b)

Floods only occur along the coast.

c)

Floods are not that dangerous.

d)

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

27.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.


Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

b)

There are many breeds of dogs.

c)

Sheepdogs are gentle, hardworking, and loyal.

28.

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

29.
Which of these is an inference that can be supported by the passage above? Tony was delighted to see the pavement disappearing under the attack of the bulldozers. The more park, the better, he thought. His delight gradually turned to concern, however, when it became clear that the construction workers were also laying the forms for new pavement, much more pavement than had been there before.  
Which of the following can you infer from the passage above?   
a)
Tony was in the construction business.
b)
Tony enjoyed spending time in the park.
c)
 Tony was an avid environmentalist.
d)
Tony was in the construction business.
30.
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)
a. is nervous about the audition
b)
b. is happy about the play
c)
c. never gets sick
d)
d. is allergic to peanuts
31.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
32.

"Honey, I'm home!" Valentino shouted as he crossed the threshold. He walked into the kitchen and put his coat and bag on a counter stool, careful not to damage the flowers that he was carrying. "Where are you, honey?" Valentino asked. "I'm upstairs, dearest!" Dulce shouted as she finished wrapping the tie. Valentino held the flowers behind his back and crept up the stairs. Dulce tied the bow and concealed the package behind her back as she stepped into the hallway. Their eyes met and Valentino and Dulce smiled at one another. (What type of relationship does Valentino and Dulce have?)

a)

Brother and Sister

b)

Husband and Wife

c)

Employer and Employee

33.

"Honey, I'm home!" Valentino shouted as he crossed the threshold. He walked into the kitchen and put his coat and bag on a counter stool, careful not to damage the flowers that he was carrying. "Where are you, honey?" Valentino asked. "I'm upstairs, dearest!" Dulce shouted as she finished wrapping the tie. Valentino held the flowers behind his back and crept up the stairs. Dulce tied the bow and concealed the package behind her back as she stepped into the hallway. Their eyes met and Valentino and Dulce smiled at one another. (What holiday are they probably celebrating?)

a)

Valentines Day

b)

Halloween

c)

Christmas

34.

"Argh!" Amber exclaimed as she pulled off her sweater and threw it into a multicolored pile of clothes. She walked into her closet and swept her hand recklessly through the rows of hanging garments, her face reflecting her dissatisfaction. She huffed and grabbed a silver dress. She held it up to the mirror against her body for a moment, sighed, and then stepped into the dress. She gazed into the mirror, and then scowled and threw her fists down in disappointment. She heard her mother's voice through the door, "Amber, Scott's here. Are you almost ready?" Amber groaned, "OK, just tell him I'll be down in two minutes!" She slid the silver dress back off and threw it onto the ever-growing multicolored pile of clothes. (Why is Amber so stressed?)

a)

She has an appointment and is putting on her makeup

b)

She has a family dinner and wants to dress appropriately for her relatives

c)

She is going on a date and is having trouble choosing clothes to wear

35.

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.

36.

All of the kids were excited. They would not have to do any more homework for months. They would not have to wake up early, and they would be able to stay up late playing Fortnite and Among Us online with their friends. They could even go swimming!

What can we infer from the reading?

a)

It is someone's birthday.

b)

It is Christmas Day.

c)

It is the first day of school.

d)

It is the first day of summer break.

37.
When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____.
a)
a. summarize
b)
b. problem solve
c)
c. identify the main idea
d)
d. infer
38.
Inferencing means ________.
a)
a. understanding exactly what the text says
b)
b. using logic to read between the lines
c)
c. determining what's a fact and what's an opinion
d)
d. using word parts to decode an unknown word
39.
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.
40.
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)
a. is nervous about the audition
b)
b. is happy about the play
c)
c. never gets sick
d)
d. is allergic to peanuts
41.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
42.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
43.
You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?
a)
Thanksgiving
b)
Valentine's Day
c)
Christmas
d)
4th of July
44.
“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Jimesha shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.“Nah, I’m too tired,” Amber said.“Well, suit yourself, but you’ll be sorry,” Jimesha replied.
What is happening?
a)
Jimesha wants Amber to come out.
b)
Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
c)
Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
d)
Amber hasn’t been sleeping very well.
45.
When you "read between the lines" you ______.
a)
a. make an educated guess about things that aren't written down
b)
b. look for the very small print in between the lines of a book
c)
c. stop and think about each line before you read on
d)
d. read two things at once
46.
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.
47.

Serena had clipped her hair back, but it needed to be brushed. Her shirt was wrinkled, and her jeans were torn. What clues help the reader infer she is sloppy?

a)

appearance

b)

speech

c)

actions

d)

thoughts

48.

Tony had never snowboarded before, but that didn't stop him from trying. He leaped onto his board and shot forward. (Reader's Inference: Tony is courageous—he seems like a person who's eager to try new things.) What type of clue does the reader use?

a)

Thoughts

b)

Actions

c)

Interactions with Others

d)

Speech

49.

Al was usually silent and moody, and today was no exception. He blamed today's foul mood on his most recent argument with his mother. Direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

50.

Emily looked at her neighbor, Mr. Winston, and smiled. Direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect