Making Inferences

If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?

• He listened and studied.
• He didn't come to school that day.
• He didn't listen in class.
• He copied off of his neighbor.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up?

• Noon
• Midnight
• 7:00 in the morning
• 7:00 in the evening

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CCSS.RL.4.1

When Lucy saw her spelling grade, she kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?

• Excited
• Sad
• Furious
• Tired

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.W.3.3B

Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.
What word can be used to describe Tim?

• Neat
• Mean
• Young
• Messy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates.
The reader can conclude that...

• Today is Saturday.
• Today is a safe day for skating.
• The park ranger likes her job.
• Michael and Seth like cold weather.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Leah's mother ices the cake. She puts eight candles on the cake. After she sets the cake on the table, everyone sings to Leah. The lit candles make her face glow. Leah blows out the candles and smiles.
What can you infer about what day it is?

• Leah did well on a test.
• It is Leah's mom's birthday
• It is Leah's birthday.
• Leah's favorite food is cake.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

Dan loves to ride his bicycle. He is part of a biweekly bicycle club (they go for rides together every two weeks). The people in the club take turns planning the rides. They like to ride in places where there are plenty of hiking trails and areas to ride. The biweekly bicycle group is fun for Dan. He likes to go on different rides. He always looks forward to their biweekly ride. The club now wants to start a biannual weekend trip. They will go away twice a year. Everyone will stay in a cabin. They will bicycle in a new area. Dan thinks it will be tons of fun!
After reading the text, what can you infer is the meaning of the word BIWEEKLY?

• Once a week
• Every two weeks
• They must buy bicycles every week
• Two times a week

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

• Josh failed the test.
• Josh does not know his grade on the test.
• Josh did excellent on his test.
• Josh skipped the test.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?

• Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.
• Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.
• Sarah is annoyed with her friend.
• Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. 
What can you conclude about Lisa?

• She is helpful.
• She is afraid of bugs.
• She is very curious.
• She is in her science classroom.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B