Inferring

Front

What can the reader infer is happening?

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Back

Keller is moving to California with his family.

Front

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley." We can infer that...

Back

Riley was not a very good player.

Front

Where is Mrs. Kersten?

Back

She is in the cafeteria.

Front

The boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

Back

The boy missed his bus.

Front

What can you infer by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I know my lines by heart, but what if I mess up and it's silent? I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Saige.
Options: Saige can be a mean girl. Saige is relaxed. Saige is somewhat nervous. Saige is afraid of everything.

Back

Saige is somewhat nervous.

Front

Abigail was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Abigail entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Abigail put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses. You can infer that it is...

Back

Dinnertime

Front

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:

• Albert threw down his lunchbox.
• Albert's job lasted over ten years.
• Losing his job made Albert upset.
• Albert lived in a house with his parents.

Back

Losing his job made Albert upset.

Front

When making inferences about a character's feelings, you use:

Back

Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

Front

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

Back

They like music.

Front

What will Gavin most likely do next?

Back

Go and search for the wrapping paper by himself.