Inferences

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

• True
• False

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Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

• Brad baked his own cake.
• Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
• Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
• Brad ate Grandpa

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Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” 
You can infer that...

• Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
• Maggie lives close to school.
• Maggie is never late for school
• Maggie is excited about going to school.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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

• Braden is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Braden is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Braden is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Braden is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
• Bryanʼs pet never bites.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

The leaves are flying through the air and the flag is spread straight out from the pole. I can infer the wind is…

• calm

• gentle

• strong

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?

• the movie theater
• the ballpark
• a restaurant
• your classroom

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

• The oven has turned off.
• Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.
• A candle was blown out in the kitchen.
• The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1