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Inference Skills Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After reading a story about a girl who always wore a red cape and brought food to her grandmother, you can infer that the girl is:

a)

Very forgetful

b)

Brave

c)

Unkind

d)

Afraid of animals

2.

In a story, if a character is described as having a "furrowed brow" and "tapping their foot impatiently," what can you infer about their mood?

a)

They are excited

b)

They are impatient

c)

They are happy

d)

They are sleepy

3.
“Tommy!”  Mom called out as she walked in the front door.  “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries.  There was still no reply.  Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there.  “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
What happened to the window?
a)
It was open. 
b)
Tommy threw a baseball through the window
c)
Tommy threw his shoe through the window and broke it
d)
Mom accidentally tripped and fell through the window breaking it. 
4.

When an author describes a setting as a "dimly lit, abandoned house at the end of a quiet street," what can you infer about the atmosphere of the story?

a)

It is cheerful and welcoming

b)

It is mysterious and possibly dangerous

c)

It is busy and loud

d)

It is modern and well-maintained

5.

If a character in a book "sighs in relief" after finding a lost item, what can you infer about how they were feeling before finding it?

a)

They were not worried at all

b)

They were slightly annoyed

c)

They were very relieved

d)

They were extremely worried

6.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

b)

evening because there was no one on the street

c)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

d)

morning because birds are out at that time

7.

When reading a passage where a character squints at a sign in the distance and then decides to take a different path, what can you infer about the sign?

a)

The sign indicated danger ahead

b)

The sign was welcoming them

c)

The sign was advertising a sale

d)

The sign was difficult to read

8.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
9.

My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party. We went over for the cookout and swam at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?

a)
He wanted to be at the party
b)
The neighbors were making too much noise
c)
He was hungry
d)
He wanted to go outside
10.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

b)

evening because there was no one on the street

c)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

d)

morning because birds are out at that time

11.
Dana went to the construction site because Roy told him that 
a)
a case of cigarettes was hidden there. 
b)
money was kept in the trailer closet. 
c)
kids were playing softball there. 
d)
the workers were giving out candy. 
12.
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.
13.
Tylie loved frogs, turtles, and lizards.  She wasn’t afraid of them like some of her friends. Her favorite hobby was hiking out to the pond to try to catch baby reptiles.

Tylie probably:
a)
a. enjoys being outdoors
b)
b. doesn’t like to get dirty
c)
c. has a pet rabbit
14.
Jenny held her stomach and leaned back on the sofa. She grabbed a blanket and curled up in a ball. All she could think about was that big funnel cake she ate earlier.

Jenny probably :
a)
a. hasn’t slept in a while
b)
b. wants another funnel cake
c)
c. has a stomachache from the cake
15.
Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?
a)
He is a priest.
b)
He stays at home.
c)
He is a scientist who observes crops.
d)
He is a farmer.
16.

It's a ​ (a)   schedule, but we are still hoping to arrive in Houston by 1600hrs.
The students had a
​ (b)   escape and weren't injured at all.
The campus's safety remains a
​ (c)   priority!

Choose from the below words
tight
lucky
top
17.

During a science experiment, a student observes that a plant kept in darkness for a week turns pale and wilts. What can be inferred about the plant's needs?

a)

It needs more soil

b)

It requires sunlight to stay healthy

c)

It prefers being watered with sugary water

d)

It grows better in crowded conditions

18.

A character in a novel always carries a locket that she refuses to open in front of others. When alone, she often opens it and smiles. What can you infer about the locket's contents?

a)

It contains a secret map

b)

It is empty

c)

It holds a picture of someone dear to her

d)

It contains a rare gem

19.

After a heavy rainstorm, a group of friends notices that the river near their campsite has risen significantly and is flowing much faster than usual. What is the most likely cause of this change?

a)

A dam upstream has broken

b)

The rain has added a large amount of water to the river

c)

There is a blockage downstream causing the river to back up

d)

It is a natural phenomenon that happens regularly