Inference Making Quiz

Question 1: Drawing Conclusions - Read the passage and determine the main idea: The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were blooming. What is the main idea of the passage?

• The main idea is about a tornado and destruction

• The main idea is about the beautiful and pleasant weather.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is about the beautiful and pleasant weather.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 2: Drawing Conclusions - Based on the given information, what can you infer about the character's feelings? 'She slammed the door and stomped up the stairs.'

• She is feeling calm and relaxed.

• She is feeling angry or frustrated.

Answer explanation

The character's actions of slamming the door and stomping up the stairs indicate that she is feeling angry or frustrated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Question 3: Drawing Conclusions - After reading the article, what conclusion can you draw about the author's opinion on the topic?

• The author's opinion is that the topic is not worth discussing

• The author's opinion is that...

Answer explanation

The author's opinion on the topic is that...

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What can we infer about the way this person is feeling?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Question 4: Drawing Conclusions - What can you infer about the setting based on the description: 'The streets were filled with colorful lights and bustling crowds.'

• Lively and vibrant city or festive event

• Dark and gloomy forest

Answer explanation

Based on the description of colorful lights and bustling crowds, we can infer that the setting is a lively and vibrant city or a festive event.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Question 6: Using Context Clues - What can you infer about the meaning of the word 'ominous' based on the context in the sentence: 'The dark clouds and thunder made the atmosphere feel ominous.'

• Happy and joyful

• Foreboding or impending danger

Answer explanation

Based on the context, 'ominous' suggests a feeling of foreboding or impending danger due to the dark clouds and thunder.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Question 7: Using Context Clues - Based on the context, what can you infer about the character's occupation: 'She wore a white coat and carried a stethoscope.'

• Pilot

• Doctor

Answer explanation

Based on the context, the character's occupation can be inferred as a doctor because she wore a white coat and carried a stethoscope. This indicates that she is likely involved in the medical profession.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Question 8: Using Context Clues - What can you infer about the time of year based on the description: 'The trees were covered in colorful leaves and the air was crisp.'

• Autumn or Fall

• Winter

Answer explanation

The description of colorful leaves and crisp air suggests that the time of year is Autumn or Fall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Question 9: Using Context Clues - What can you infer about the character's personality based on their actions: 'He helped the elderly woman cross the street and then picked up litter in the park.'

• Kind, considerate, and community-minded

• Selfish, uncaring, and lazy

Answer explanation

The character's actions of helping the elderly woman and picking up litter in the park indicate that they are kind, considerate, and community-minded.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Question 10: Using Context Clues - Based on the dialogue, what can you infer about the speaker's emotions?

• The speaker's emotions cannot be determined without more context.

• The speaker is extremely happy

Answer explanation

The speaker's emotions cannot be determined without more context.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3