Drawing Conclusions/Inferences

Mr. Martinez was thinking about Juan, who had been late three times in the last two weeks. Mr. Martinez had hired him to help with deliveries. Customers were beginning to complain. Mr. Martinez glared at Juan as he came in the door.Mr. Martinez is most likely (a)   .

• angry at Juan
• pleased with Juan
• angry at customers
• making lots of money

It had begun to cool off outside. The shadows were growing longer. The smells of cooking filled the neighborhood. Mothers were calling children to come in and wash up.It is most likely time for (a)   .

• supper
• breakfast
• school
• vacation

Carl was listening to the radio. His foot was tapping and his fingers snapping.Carl was most likely listening to (a)   .

• his favorite music
• the weather report
• the news of the day
• a talk show

Joan sat at the computer. She rubbed the back of her neck and sighed. She glanced at the clock and then went back to work.

Joan has most likely ________.

• just started working

• been working for a while

• finished her work at last

• been talking on the phone

The house had two broken windows. Weeds had grown up in the yard, and the paint had begun to peel on the sides of the house. One window faced the street, and through it one could see a room empty of furniture.It is most likely that (a)   .

• the house has been empty a while
• a large family lives in the house
• a new family is moving in
• the family is on vacation

Jack's teeth sank into the crisp fruit. The bright red peel and white inside made it look as delicious as it tasted. He ate until only the core was left.

Jack was most likely ____________.

• having a picnic

• eating an apple

• late for school

• on a diet

Andrea's mother helped her with her boots. Then, she buttoned up Andrea's coat and pulled up the hood. She wrapped a scarf around Andrea's neck and helped her with her mittens.

Andrea is most likely ___________.

• going to dancing lessons

• sick with the measles

• going to play in the snow

• excited about summertime

The boys were alone in the house. it was dark outside and the wind had started blowing harder. They stayed close together and didn't talk much. A sudden sound made them both jump.It is most likely (a)   .

• the boys are afraid
• Mom is sleeping
• it is snowing outside
• the boys are sleepy

The children had emptied their desks and put everything but their books into a paper sack to take home. The bulletin boards were bare and the chairs stacked against the wall. The teacher gave the children report cards and hugs as they went out the door.

It is most likely _______.

• end of the first week of school

• beginning of summer vacation

• time for parent-teacher conferences

• time for afternoon recess

Peter yelled for help again. His ankle was beginning to swell and turn purple. His skates lay beside him on the ice. It was beginning to get dark.Peter has most likely (a)   .

• sprained his ankle ice skating
• fallen while roller skating
• been bitten on the ankle by a dog
• decided to run home for help