WorksheetsMaking Inferences
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......
a)
Johnny will get a good grade.
b)
Johnny will ace the test.
c)
Johnny will probably fail his math test.
d)
Johnny will study during the test.
2.
Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?
What was causing this to happen?
a)
tornado
b)
blizzard
c)
hurricane
d)
drought
3.
What can you infer about this setting? Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.
a)
Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.
b)
He is in the office.
c)
Mr. Furlich is a runner.
d)
He is in the cafeteria.
4.
Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down. "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her. Rose held her breath and jumped.
Where is Rose?
Where is Rose?
a)
on a trampoline
b)
on a diving board
c)
on a pirate ship
d)
on a slide
5.
Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...
You can infer that it is...
a)
Dinnertime
b)
Bedtime
c)
Time for School
d)
Playtime
6.
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
7.
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.
8.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom and said, “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?
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.
9.
Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms. How do you think he feels?
a)
joyful
b)
tearful
c)
lonely
d)
angry
10.
The Great Race
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
A tortoise is like a
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
A tortoise is like a
a)
dog
b)
bird
c)
turtle
11.
The Great Race
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
The hare
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
The hare
a)
won the race
b)
lost the race
12.
The Great Race
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
The word plodded mean
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
The word plodded mean
a)
ran fast
b)
moved slowly and heavily
c)
stopped
13.
The Great Race
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
From the story we might guess that the hare
An old story tells about a tortoise and a hare. The hare bragged about how fast he could run. He tried to get the other animals to race against him. None of them would do it. At last the tortoise agreed to a race. The hare laughed. The tortoise was the slowest animal in the forest. He had short legs and was covered by a shell. The tortoise started off slowly. Soon the hare was miles ahead. He thought the race was as good as won. He lay down to take a nap. While he was sleeping, the tortoise plodded by. After a while, the hare woke up. He started running again. But then it was too late.
From the story we might guess that the hare
a)
was a fast runner
b)
never raced again
c)
wasn't really a very fast runner
14.
Which sentence BEST supports the idea 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.
15.
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?
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.
16.
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-
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.
17.
What is an Inference?
a)
A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.
b)
Is what the story is about.
c)
In when you find the similarity between two or more things.
d)
Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.
18.
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:
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
19.
An inference will be eventually proven in the text.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn and blister
21.
What is wrong with Carol?
a)
She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.
b)
She is sick and calling in to work.
c)
She hit her head.
d)
Her coffee is too hot!
22.
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…
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.
23.
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.
24.
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
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.
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