Inference

What does the noun "inference" or the verb "infer" mean?

• To find a fact directly from the text

• To determine something that is almost certainly true from the text, even though it wasn't stated directly

• To state something that the text didn't say and may or may not be true

• To determine which ideas from the text are opinions rather than facts

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said.

What can you infer about shoes before 1800?

• They were prettier than they are today

• They didn't look alike

• They didn't fit as well as they do today

• They were always brown

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

What can you infer is happening?

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

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

• Tevaughn is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tevaughn is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.

You can infer that the the narrator is at the:

• Gas station

• Candy store

• Grocery store

• Shoe store

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.

What can you infer about Mike's location?

• He is at camp

• He is at a slumber party

• He is on a picnic

• He is in South Dakota

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Lilly held her father's hand as they crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Lilly's dad lifted her into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said her dad. “You can hold my shopping list.”

You can infer that:

• Lilly had never been to a grocery store

• Lilly's dad does not shop often

• Lilly's dad needs help with shopping

• Lilly is very young

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When Mom picked me up from school today she was later than usual. Normally, she is one of the first parents in the car rider line, but today she was almost last. When I got in the car the only thing she said was, "Hi." Normally she asks 101 questions! Then I noticed her eyes were wet and her cheeks were red.

You can infer that Mom:

• is sleepy

• ran out of gas on the way to school

• had a bad day

• is really excited about tonight's big plans

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.9A

George was distracted by the people who were talking behind him. He wasn't paying attention to the game. That was until everyone around him jumped to their feet and cheered and screamed. George looked down at the field and the players were dancing in the end zone. Then fireworks went off in the sky.

What could George infer happened while he was distracted?

• The home team scored a touchdown

• An animal ran onto the field

• The stadium was being attacked

• He will be in trouble when he gets home

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Aayisha was nervous and excited at the same time. She listened carefully to the question. She had studied for months and she knew she was ready. The moment the speaker finished the question she pressed the buzzer and was pleased to see that she was first.

What can you infer about Aayisha?

• She is in a Quiz Bowl competition but she doesn't know the answer

• She is probably going to do poorly

• She is playing basketball

• She is at an academic competition and she is prepared to win

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CCSS.RL.5.1

The young lion crawled as low to the ground as she could. She wanted to get as deep into the tall grass as she could so it would camouflage her. She saw the antelope in the distance. She would have to be quick if she was going to impress her pride.

What can you infer is happening?

• The young lion is hunting

• The young lion doesn't like the grass

• The young lion is running from a predator

• The young lion is sleepy

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2