Inferences Practice

What does it mean to make an inference?

• to give a summary

• to come to a conclusion/decision based on textual evidence and clues

• to ask a question

• to restate the question

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As Mathew walked down the street on a cloudy day, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas.

Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Mathew infer?

• He could infer that it was going to rain later that day.

• He could infer that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store.

• He could infer that he was late for work.

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PART A: Make an inference. What is most likely Pete’s job?

• an attorney

• a bus driver

• a farmer

• a baker

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PART B: Which quote best supports your inference/your answer in PART A?

• When he got home, Pete took off his dirty boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later.

• He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt.

• He’d spent a long day outside in the fields, but he was satisfied that he had accomplished a lot.

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PART A: What can you infer?

• It is Mary’s mother’s birthday.

• Mary is late.

• Mary’s mother was worried she had been hurt.

• Mary is on time.

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PART B: Which quote best supports your inference/your answer in PART A?

• Mary ran through the door.

• “Well hurry up, then,” she said. “Don’t make us wait any longer than you already have.”

• Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen.

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PART A: What can you infer?

• The boy is tired.

• The boy has hurt his hand.

• The boy has a sore throat.

• The boy is older.

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PART B: Which quote best supports your inference/your answer in PART A?

• After a while, he begins to cry and he puts a hand on his neck.

• A little boy is sitting with his mother in a doctor’s office...

• When she gives him a cup to sip some water, he slowly pushes it away.

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PART A: What can you infer?

• You are in a train station.

• You are in a subway car.

• You are in a school.

• You are in a park.

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PART B: Which quote best supports your inference/your answer in PART A?

• An adult steps out of a room along the hall and warns the children.

• A loud bell echoes in the empty hallway and suddenly, the halls are filled with talking children—all walking quickly in one direction or another.

• Almost immediately, the hall is quiet again.

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