Inferencing

Inferencing means ________.

• a. understanding exactly what the text says

• b. using background knowledge and the text to read between the lines

• c. determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• d. using word parts to decode an unknown word

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• a. an inference is not based on any evidence.

• b. an inference is based only on what a text says.

• c. an inference always turns out to be right.

• d. an inference requires that you use clues.

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• a. Justina is doing her homework.
• b. Justina is babysitting her brother.
• c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.
• d. Justina can't come to your house.

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Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• a. There will be a hurricane.
• b. Someone will stop by.
• c. An animal will leap into the flames.
• d. The fire may spread.

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Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

• a. is nervous about the audition
• b. is happy about the play
• c. never gets sick
• d. is allergic to peanuts

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Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

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I have a head and a tail. People often say I am #1. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?

• four leaf clover

• leaf

• penny

• dime

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How might a character act if he felt sad? 

• put his head down and sigh 
• yell and jump up and down 
• smile and wave
• laugh until his side hurt 

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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…

• Jason was the best player.
• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
• Jason was not a very good player.
• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

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“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Jimesha shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.“Nah, I’m too tired,” Amber said.“Well, suit yourself, but you’ll be sorry,” Jimesha replied.
What is happening?

• Jimesha wants Amber to come out.
• Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
• Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
• Amber hasn’t been sleeping very well.

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