WorksheetsInferring STAAR Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?
Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.
Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.
Jack put his head down on the desk.
Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
Inferring is...
What you read
A guess
when you make an educated guess based on what you read and what you know.
What you know
Maria woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and the sky was clear. She shouted, "It's the perfect day to go to the beach!" We can infer that Maria is ____
angry
excited
confident
frustrated
David sat on the chair. He looked at the dentist walking towards him holding a small mirror and a sharp pointed tool. He started sweating and clenching his fists. We can infer that David is ____
sad
bored
scared
hungry
It was my turn to give the report. I slowly walked to the front of the classroom and my hands started to sweat. When I turned to face them, I couldn't speak. We can infer the narrator is _____
happy
nervous
confident
surprised
Molly won first place in the International Spelling Bee Contest. She had a big smile on her face as she received her trophy and prize. We can infer that Molly is _____
proud
lonely
nervous
amazed
The car pulled up in the driveway. "Finally," Emily said with a sigh. It felt like they had been driving for days. How is Emily feeling?
excited
angry
relieved
The young children laid on the blanket and looked up at the sky. The fireworks illuminated the sky and sparkled above them. They wiped the sweat from their face and grinned with excitement at the bright colors!
Infer what the word illuminated means.
hot
danced
lit up
boomed
Which sentence suggests that the teacher is impressed with the student's work?
A) The teacher nodded and smiled as she read the student's essay.
B) The teacher handed back the essay with a neutral expression.
C) The teacher asked the student to rewrite the essay.
D) The teacher quickly glanced at the essay and moved on.
What can be inferred about Sarah's feelings when she received the letter?
A) Sarah was indifferent to the letter.
B) Sarah was upset by the letter.
C) Sarah was delighted by the letter.
D) Sarah was confused by the letter.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
A) Joyful
B) Melancholic
C) Sarcastic
D) Neutral
What does the author imply about the main character's decision?
A) It was impulsive.
B) It was well-thought-out.
C) It was forced.
D) It was irrelevant.
Which sentence best supports the idea that the protagonist is determined?
A) The protagonist decided to give up after the first failure.
B) The protagonist tried again despite the challenges.
C) The protagonist hesitated and waited for others to act.
D) The protagonist ignored the problem altogether.
What can be inferred about the setting of the story?
A) It is a bustling city.
B) It is a quiet village.
C) It is a futuristic world.
D) It is a historical setting.
