Inference Test

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a context clue?

Back

A context clue is a word or phrase that helps you find the meaning of another word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'Leap Year' mean?

Back

A Leap Year is a year that has an extra day added to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the main purpose of context clues in reading?

Back

The main purpose of context clues is to help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What can you infer if a character is described as 'sneaky'?

Back

You can infer that the character may be untrustworthy or deceptive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean if shoes are described as 'crooked'?

Back

It means that the shoes are not shaped correctly for the left and right foot, leading to discomfort.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'a mind is like a parachute'?

Back

It suggests that just as a parachute needs to be open to work, a mind needs to be open to new ideas to function effectively.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What can be inferred from a delay in a space shuttle launch?

Back

It can be inferred that there may be critical issues that need to be resolved before the mission can proceed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the shortest month of the year?

Back

February is the shortest month of the year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5