Inferencing Skills Quiz

After reading a story where a character finds a mysterious key, what might you infer the key opens?

• A diary

• A car

• A secret door

• Any of the above

If a character in a book is described as having a furrowed brow and clenched fists, what can you infer about their emotional state?

• They are excited

• They are relaxed

• They are angry

• They are sleepy

When a story mentions dark clouds gathering in the sky, what might you predict will happen next?

• It will start to snow

• It will become sunny

• It will start to rain

• It will be a clear night

If a character in a story is always seen studying and carrying books, what can you conclude about them?

• They dislike learning

• They are preparing for a test

• They are a teacher

• They have a lot of free time

In a story, if a character's hands are described as "shaking" while they're opening a letter, what can you infer about the character's feelings towards the letter?

• They are indifferent

• They are excited

• They are nervous

• They are angry

When a story describes a setting as "an old, creaky house at the end of a dark street," what might you predict about the tone of the upcoming events?

• Humorous

• Mysterious or scary

• Romantic

• Joyful

If a character in a book is always seen helping others, what can you conclude about their personality?

• They are selfish

• They are unkind

• They are generous

• They are lazy

When a character in a story says, "I can't wait to visit the ocean," and in the next scene, they are packing a swimsuit and sunscreen, what can you infer?

• They are going to a ski resort

• They are preparing for a mountain hike

• They are going on an ocean trip

• They are moving to a new city

If a story's setting is described as a bustling city with tall buildings and busy streets, what can you predict about the pace of the story?

• Slow and calm

• Fast-paced and energetic

• Mostly takes place indoors

• Focused on nature

When a character finds a map with an "X" marked on it, what might you infer about the significance of the "X"?

• It marks a dangerous area

• It indicates a meeting spot

• It signifies where treasure is buried

• It is a warning sign