WorksheetsMaking an Inference
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 16mins
What you believe is going to happen next.
Background knowledge + Text Clues = Inference
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Matt walked slowly towards coach Stewart's office. He knew what coach wanted to talk about as soon as he received the note calling him down there. Last week, Coach Stewart had told him that if he were to fail one more test, there would be serious consequences regarding his place on the team. Matt roughly balled up the note in his fist. It was probably the only ball he'd be holding in his hands for quite some time. If only he'd spent more time studying equations and ratios than he had in the batting cages, this would not be happening.
What sport does Matt play?
Track
Wrestling
Soccer
Baseball
Which text clues help you to determine Matt's sport? (Select TWO answers)
"It was probably the only ball he'd be holding in his hands for quite some time."
"If only he's spent more time studying than he had in the batting cages."
"Matt walked towards Coach Stewart's office"
"There would be consequences regarding his place on the team."
What can be inferred from the passage?
Matt is being made captain of the team.
Coach Stewart is proud of Matt.
Matt is being kicked off the team.
Coach Stewart doesn't like Matt.
What test did Matt fail?
History Test
Math Test
PE Test
English Test
Which clues help you determine which test Matt failed?
"Matt walked towards Coach Stewart's office."
"Last week, Coach Stewart had told him that if he were to fail one more test, there would be consequences regarding his place on the team."
"It was probably the only ball he'd be holding in his hands for quite some time."
"If only he'd spent more time studying equations and ratios than he had in the batting cages."
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. His parents would not be happy. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
Why was Kyle distraught when he came home from school? (make an inference)
He lost his homework
He failed a test
He got into a fight
He forgot his lunch
Please type your answer in COMPLETE sentences,
Was Kyle's report card good or bad and why was it like that?
Why does Kyle put the report card in a soup can?
He was bored
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “WHY... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
Why is Anastasia crying and looking disheveled?
She lost her wallet
She got into a fight
She received bad news
She is happy and excited
Why is Anastasia crying out the name 'John'?
Because she is happy to receive a text message from him
Because she is sad and misses him
Because she is angry at him
Because she is surprised to receive a text message from him
What relationship do John and Anastasia have?
Friends
Boyfriend and Girlfriend
Which clue from the text helps to determine why Anastasia is sad?
"Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms."
"Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing."
"She opened the message and read the few bare words, I need to get my jacket back from you."
No clues are given in the text.
How do you feel about making inferences?
I feel amazing!
I feel alright.
I feel a little less than alright.
I do not feel good at all.
