Inference Practice

Front

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.
Options: Violet is mean, Violet is shy, Violet is relaxed, Violet is excited.

Back

Violet is shy.

Front

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...

Back

Tiffany got a bad grade.

Front

What is Alison looking for?

Back

Her keys

Front

Where am I? 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. Options: Gas station, Candy store, Grocery store, Shoe store.

Back

Candy store

Front

What can you infer from Chloe's situation: Chloe feels horrible. Her throat is so sore that she can barely swallow. Her head hurts, her body aches and she has a fever. "Today is supposed to be special. It's not going to be a very fun birthday this year," she thinks, when she hears her mom calling the doctor's office.

Back

Chloe will have to go to the doctor on her birthday.

Front

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:

• Mosquitoes bit Rachel.
• Rachel fell in poison ivy.
• Rachel has chicken pox.
• Rachel is allergic to dogs, too.

Back

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too.

Front

What is happening? 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."

Back

Tim's family is moving to California.

Front

What is Hudson's job?

Back

Plumber

Front

What can you infer from the scenario: Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building, ran to the curb, hailed a taxi, and said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”?

Back

Nicole lives in a big city.

Front

What can you infer from Everett holding his father's hand, being lifted into the shopping cart, and holding the shopping list?

Back

Everett is very young.