Inference

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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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.
Where is Mike?

• at camp
• at a slumber party
• on a picnic
• in California 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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. Where am I?

• Gas station
• Candy store
• Grocery store
• Shoe store

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:

• were pretty
• didn't look alike
• didn't fit very well

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
• Tim is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
• Tim 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.7.1

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

• Her eyes filling up with tears.
• She is limping around the room.
• She starts reading a book.
• Her stomach growls loudly.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

As Anju awoke, she quickly flipped back her bed sheets. She quietly crept out into the hallway and headed down to the kitchen. There was just one piece of chocolate cake left. She lifted the dome cover off of the platter and stared at the sweet confection with growing anticipation. Opening a drawer beneath the counter, Anju silently took a fork, sliced off a piece, and lifted the fork to her mouth. As the chocolate frosting melted in her mouth, Anju closed her eyes. A voice suddenly pierced the silence. “Hey!” Anju dropped the fork and looked up guiltily at her older brother.

What can the reader infer about Anju when she “crept out into the hallway and headed to the kitchen?”

• A. Anju’s parents had saved that piece of cake for her.

• B. Anju celebrated her birthday on the previous day.

• C. Anju does not want anyone to know what she is doing.

• D. Anju has never eaten chocolate cake before