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WorksheetsContext Clues and Inferring
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
2.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
3.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
4.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
5.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
6.
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Albert threw down his lunchbox.
b)
Albert's job lasted over ten years.
c)
Losing his job made Albert upset.
d)
Albert lived in a house with his parents.
7.
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.
"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.
8.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
9.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
10.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
11.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
12.
The boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?
a)
He was waiting for a taxi.
b)
He needed to go to Target.
c)
The boy missed his bus.
d)
He was late to lunch.
13.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
14.
Which sentence supports 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.
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 peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
19.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
20.
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
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