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Making Connections, Inferences, and Predictions

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Making a prediction is

a)

a guess

b)

putting events in correct order

c)

using a magic 8 ball

d)

using information from the text to determine what comes next

2.
Katie's mom set the oven to 350 degrees. Katie and her mom rolled the dough into balls and placed them about one inch apart on a baking sheet.
What are Katie and her mom doing?
a)
Katie and her mom are making pasta.
b)
Katie and her mom are making cookies. 
c)
Katie and her mom are making a cake.
d)
Katie and her mom are making meat loaf.  
3.
Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said good bye to his family.  He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.
What most likely is going to happen next?
a)
Mr. Jones is going to work.
b)
Mr. Jones is coming home from work.
c)
Mr. Jones is buying a piano. 
d)
Mr. Jones will make pancakes. 
4.
As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. 
Which is most likely true?
a)
It is very cold outside.
b)
Dogs are allergic to Anna.
c)
Anna is allergic to Dogs. 
d)
Anna is allergic to dust.  
5.
In the last few seconds of the game, Darryl dribbled the ball down the court and slammed it through the hoop.
What is Darryl playing?
a)
tennis
b)
football
c)
soccer
d)
basketball
6.

The little boy is putting on his roller skates.

What will he probably do next?

a)

He will go to school.

b)

He will go skating.

c)

He will go swimming.

7.

The girl pours a glass of juice. What will she probably do next?

a)

She will laugh.

b)

She will drop the juice.

c)

She will drink the juice.

8.

The lady writes a letter to her friend. What will she probably do with the letter?

a)

She will mail it.

b)

She will throw it away.

c)

She will hide it.

9.

The children give Sandy a birthday gift. What will you probably do next?

a)

She will open it.

b)

She will hide it.

c)

She will lose it.

10.

Susie puts her books in her backpack. What will she do next?

a)

She will go to the lake.

b)

She will go to school.

c)

She will go to the park.

11.

Linda sees storm clouds in the sky. What will probably happen next?

a)

It will rain.

b)

It will become night.

c)

It will become day.

12.

Luke remembers to put his homework in his folder. What will probably happen next?

a)

He will lose it.

b)

He will give it away.

c)

He will take it to the school.

13.

Jose is thirsty. What will he probably do next?

a)

He will go to the park.

b)

He will drink water.

c)

He will walk to school.

14.

The lady turned all the light off in the store. What will probably happen next?

a)

The lady will sing.

b)

The store will open.

c)

The store will close.

15.

Making a prediction is

a)

a guess

b)

putting events in correct order

c)

using a magic 8 ball

d)

using information from the text to determine what comes next

16.

Jan is watering the plants.

What do you predict will happen next to the plants?

a)
b)
c)
17.

Jill wants to go outside, but it is a rainy day.

What do you predict Jill will do next?

a)
b)
c)
18.

Tom put the toothpaste on his toothbrush.

What do you predict will happen next?

a)
b)
c)
19.

Mom has a mic.

What do you predict will happen next?

a)

Mom will sing a song.

b)

Mom will cook.

c)

Mom will go to sleep.

20.

The little boy is putting on his roller skates.

What will he probably do next?

a)

He will go to school.

b)

He will go skating.

c)

He will go swimming.

21.

The girl pours a glass of juice. What will she probably do next?

a)

She will laugh.

b)

She will drop the juice.

c)

She will drink the juice.

22.

The lady writes a letter to her friend. What will she probably do with the letter?

a)

She will mail it.

b)

She will throw it away.

c)

She will hide it.

23.

The children give Sandy a birthday gift. What will you probably do next?

a)

She will open it.

b)

She will hide it.

c)

She will lose it.

24.

Susie puts her books in her backpack. What will she do next?

a)

She will go to the lake.

b)

She will go to school.

c)

She will go to the park.

25.

Linda sees storm clouds in the sky. What will probably happen next?

a)

It will rain.

b)

It will become night.

c)

It will become day.

26.

Luke remembers to put his homework in his folder. What will probably happen next?

a)

He will lose it.

b)

He will give it away.

c)

He will take it to the school.

27.

Jose is thirsty. What will he probably do next?

a)

He will go to the park.

b)

He will drink water.

c)

He will walk to school.

28.

Sara brushes her teeth and puts on her pajamas. What will she probably do next?

a)

She will go to bed.

b)

She will go play.

c)

She will go to school.

29.

The lady turned all the light off in the store. What will probably happen next?

a)

The lady will sing.

b)

The store will open.

c)

The store will close.

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.
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.
32.
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.
33.
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 
34.
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
35.
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.
36.

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

a)

Sleep in a cavern 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

37.
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 side hurt 
38.
What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably somewhat shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
39.

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 was Jason's sister

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

40.
The most accurate and complete inference based on the photo is:
a)
A. The children are participating in a race at school.
b)
B. The children are competing against one another.
c)
C. A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach.
d)
D. A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.
41.
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.
42.
The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......
a)
Your mother threw the sandwich away. 
b)
Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.
c)
Your cat ate your sandwich.
d)
Your dog ate your sandwich.
43.
To make good inferences you need to...
a)
read fast
b)
pay attention to details
c)
look up every unfamiliar word
d)
pick your nose
44.
In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.
a)
true
b)
false
45.

A good INFERENCE is...

a)

a wild guess

b)

never supported

c)

supported with evidence

d)

is hard to find

46.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
47.

An INFERENCE is...

a)

a fact from the story

b)

A smart guess based on evidence

c)

a wild guess

d)

a prediction

48.
What does infer mean?
a)
To make a guess
b)
To wear a fur jacket
c)
To wear boots with the fur
49.
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.
50.
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 
51.
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
52.
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
53.
Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels? 
a)
Joyful
b)
Angry 
c)
Lonely 
d)
Tearful
54.
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
55.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
56.
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week.  Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade.  Her teacher handed Tiffany her test.  Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
a)
Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test
b)
Tiffany received a good grade on the test
c)
Tiffany is tired
d)
Tiffany is angry at her teacher
57.
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!
58.
What happened?
a)
He tripped over his shoe string.
b)
He was rushing and stumped his toe on the door stopper. 
c)
His arms were too full.
d)
He slipped on the wet floor.
59.
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
60.

While reading, John notices that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main character in the book he read yesterday.


John is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

61.

Anna is reading a Science Fiction story. In the story, she thinks that what happens to the characters could also happen on Earth if people don't start recycling more.


Anna is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

62.

Eddie is reading a book where a character visits a loved one in the hospital. It reminds Eddie of when he visited his grandmother in the hospital.


Eddie is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

63.

Tom is reading a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very similar to his aunt Selena.


Tom is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

64.

Camille is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the author of the book would disagree with a point another author made about the Civil War.


Camille is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

65.

Mike is reading an article about different viruses that ravaged many countries. While he is reading, he thinks about the news report he just watched on the television about this new variant of covid-19.


Mike is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

66.

Carol is reading about a book about communist society. It reminds her of the government in a particular country.


Carol is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

67.

Ben is reading a book about Hispanic Culture. It reminds him of his friend, Tom, and the food his family makes.


Ben is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

68.

Bren is reading a book about rockets. He thinks that the book he is currently reading contradicts a fact of what he had read from another book.


Bren is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

69.

Paul is reading a book about global warming. He wonders if the planet Earth is currently experiencing it.


Paul is making a:

a)

text-to-self connection

b)

text-to-text connection

c)

text-to-world connection

70.

I read an weather report in the newspaper that said there was a big winter storm coming. It reminded me of a book that I checked out from the library about people trying to survive a blizzard.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

71.

I read a story about a boy who loved to eat cheese for breakfast. It reminded me of the time we ran out of cereal and my mom made me a cheese sandwich for breakfast.

a)

text to world

b)

text to self

c)

text to text

72.

I read an article about how to catch a football. It reminded me of the time I caught the football during the championship football game and captured the victory for the team.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

73.

I read a story about a boy who visited a magical land with witches and wizards. It reminded me of the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

74.

I read a book about how grocery stores get their food. It reminded me of the grocery trucks that drive by on the highway every day.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

75.

I read a book about fairies and unicorns. It reminded me of being at my little sister's fourth birthday party and being surrounded by fairy and unicorn decorations.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

76.

I read a website about the Golden State Warriors. It made me think about how many people try to become professional basketball players but don't make it to the NBA.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

77.

I read a magazine article about how polar bears take care of their young. It reminded me of a book I saw in the library about how baby polar bears learn how to hunt by watching their mothers.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

78.

I read a book about what life was like before electricity. It reminded me of the time I went camping in a cabin that had no electricity.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

79.

I read a short story about a man who drove from New York to California with his dog. It reminded me of the time my family and pets rode in the car for hours to San Antonio for Christmas.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

80.

I read an weather report in the newspaper that said there was a big winter storm coming. It reminded me of a book that I checked out from the library about people trying to survive a blizzard.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

81.

I read a story about a boy who loved to eat cheese for breakfast. It reminded me of the time we ran out of cereal and my mom made me a cheese sandwich for breakfast.

a)

text to world

b)

text to self

c)

text to text

82.

I read an article about how to catch a football. It reminded me of the time I caught the football during the championship football game and captured the victory for the team.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

83.

I read a story about a boy who visited a magical land with witches and wizards. It reminded me of the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

84.

I read a book about how grocery stores get their food. It reminded me of the grocery trucks that drive by on the highway every day.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

85.

I read a book about fairies and unicorns. It reminded me of being at my little sister's fourth birthday party and being surrounded by fairy and unicorn decorations.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

86.

I read a website about the Golden State Warriors. It made me think about how many people try to become professional basketball players but don't make it to the NBA.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

87.

I read a magazine article about how polar bears take care of their young. It reminded me of a book I saw in the library about how baby polar bears learn how to hunt by watching their mothers.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

88.

I read a book about what life was like before electricity. It reminded me of the time I went camping in a cabin that had no electricity.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

89.

I read a short story about a man who drove from New York to California with his dog. It reminded me of the time my family and pets rode in the car for hours to San Antonio for Christmas.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world