Inferences & Text Evidence

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Inference

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Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

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To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

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True

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Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

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He is scared of getting in trouble.

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What was Miss Valdez telling Larry? "Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you," Miss Valdez said. "However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today."

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He was being fired.

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Every four years, February has an extra day. When this happens, it is called Leap Year. But even with the extra day, February is still the shortest month of the year. Some months, like June and November, have 30 days. Other months like March and August, have 31 days. It is likely that: February has longer days, February has less than 30 days, February has more than 31 days.

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February has less than 30 days

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Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________. Options: got her sunglasses, made a sandwich, picked up her umbrella, put on sandals

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picked up her umbrella

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What is the problem? Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”

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The bathtub is overflowing.

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Can you infer the cause of this picture? Options: He was not looking where he was going., He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast., His backpack was too heavy., He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

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He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

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Inference based on the photo: The children are participating in a race at school., The children are competing against one another., A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach., A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.

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A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.

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Reading can improve your focus and ___.

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concentration