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Making Inference

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Victor opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!” What is the problem?

a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
2.
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.
3.

Rocco dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his device to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rocco?

a)

He is looking for his homework.

b)

He is looking for his phone.

c)

He is looking for his lunch.

4.

Lola played some fun games. A clown performed some magic tricks. Then she ate cake and ice cream. After that, she watched her friend open presents.

Where was Lola?

a)

at the park

b)

at a birthday party

c)

at school

d)

at the store

5.

 

It was a snowy day. Kate and her little brother went outside to play. "Let's make snow angels" she said. "Then let's have a snowball fight! Cold weather and snow are my favorite!"

What season does Kate like best?

a)

fall

b)

spring

c)

summer

d)

winter

6.

Rita and her brother went outside to play in the snow. First, they went sledding. Then, they made a snowman. Soon they got cold and went inside. They had some hot drinks.

What did they drink?

a)

lemonade

b)

soda

c)

milk

d)

hot chocolate

7.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
8.

Grandpa went to walk the dog outside. When he comes back, he sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  He sees that James has crumbs around his mouth. What do you think happened?

a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa
9.

Isabel's soccer team cheered. The crowd screamed with excitement. The coach gave them a trophy.  What do you think happened?

a)
They missed the goal.
b)
The coach got kicked out of the game.
c)

They won the final game.

d)
The other team won the game. 
10.

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.
Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups.  Why do you think they stand close together?
a)
To hunt for fish more easily
b)
To dance
c)
To stay warm
d)
To hide from their predators
12.
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
13.
To find sea animals along the seashore, look into the pools of water that the outgoing tide has left.  You can turn over boulders or lift the seaweed from them.  Try digging down into the sandy mud, since many animals live just beneath the surface.  You can find sea animals:
a)
just under rocks
b)
in many places
c)
in only one place
14.
Gray wolves aren't very fast.  They can be beaten over short distances.  Yet wolves can run longer distances than almost any animal.  They are great distance runners.  Wolves have been known to run ninety miles, dragging steel traps all the way.  You can tell that wolves:
a)
are very fast
b)
are slow
c)
are strong
15.
Fish can go without food for a long time if they have plants to nibble on.  Some fish have lived for three months without being fed.  Fish that eat just meat or other fish must have food much more often.  How long fish can live without food:
a)
cannot be known
b)
depends on what food the fish usually eats
c)
depend on the owner
16.
Isabel's soccer team cheered.  The coach gave them a trophy.  What do you think happened?
a)
They missed the goal.
b)
The coach got kicked out of the game.
c)
They won the game.
d)
The other team won the game. 
17.
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.
18.
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
19.
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.
20.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
21.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
22.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
23.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
24.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
25.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
26.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
27.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
28.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
29.
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.
30.
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.
31.

The girl had finally saved up enough money to buy it. It was something that she always wanted. She could picture herself gliding down the road pedaling effortlessly with her hair blowing with the breeze.


WHAT WAS SHE GOING TO BUY?

a)

a car

b)

a skateboard

c)

roller blades

d)

a bicycle

32.

The room was a mess! Pots and pans were piled up in the sink. Drawers and cabinets were flung open. Chocolate chips and flour covered the countertop. It was a mess for sure, but the house smelled amazing.


WHY WAS THE ROOM A MESS?

a)

they were having a food fight

b)

they were baking

c)

they were cleaning

d)

they were painting the walls

33.

The boy found it in the middle of the road on his way home from school. It was very tiny so he picked it up. He took it home, put it in a sealed container and fed it for several weeks. It quickly grew to be a few feet long.


WHAT DID THE BOY FIND?

a)

a turtle

b)

a snake

c)

a stick

d)

a caterpillar

34.

People giggled and pointed at her feet. She didn't understand why until she looked down and realized she wore two different shoes. Her face turned red and her cheeks got really hot. She wanted to run and hide but knew that would make it worse.


HOW WAS THE GIRL FEELING?

a)

happy

b)

excited

c)

embarrassed

d)

confident

35.

The decision was difficult. She was the only one that would know and no one would ever find out. It would guarantee her a good grade, but was it really worth it? Would she really feel proud for passing that way?


WHAT WAS HER STRUGGLE?

a)

skipping school

b)

yelling at a classmate

c)

cheating on a test

d)

studying for a test

36.

The cat stretches and yawns. She strolls over to her favorite spot. The sun shines in and makes it very warm. Sometimes the fresh air blows in on her. She climbs up into her soft bed and watches the birds and squirrels. Then she goes to sleep.


WHERE IS THE CAT'S FAVORITE SPOT?

a)

outside

b)

on the window ledge

c)

under the bed

d)

in the bathtub

37.

The waves crashed against the beach. Thunder cracked and lightning lit the sky. The wind howled and made the trees bend over sideways. People put shutters up on their windows, bought supplies and were ready for what was to come.


WHAT WERE PEOPLE EXPECTING?

a)

snow

b)

a hurricane

c)

a rainbow

d)

a meteor shower

38.

The young woman looked down at her long, white dress. She felt like a princess. She and the others stood in the hall waiting for the doors to open. She heard the cue and began walking down the long aisle while everyone stood up and watched her.


WHAT IS THE EVENT?

a)

a birthday party

b)

a wedding

c)

grocery shopping

d)

the first day of school

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