Making Inferences

Where am I going?

• the beach

• the zoo

• the park

• the grocery store

What happened?

• He tripped over his shoe string.
• He was rushing and stumped his toe on the door stopper. 
• His arms were too full.
• He slipped on the wet floor.

Julius's ice cream was melting quickly. Why do you think the ice cream was melting.

• Because it was cold outside.

• Because it was hot outside.

• Because he doesn't like ice-cream.

What can be inferred about this picture?

• The boy is sad

• It is the boy's birthday

• He is turning three (3)

• He does not like his cake

What happened?

• They lost the game.
• The team won!
• Everyone is sad.
• The team is going out for pizza.

If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?

• He listened and studied.
• He didn't come to school that day.
• He didn't listen in class.
• He copied off of his neighbor.

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up?

• Noon
• Midnight
• 7:00 in the morning
• 7:00 in the evening

When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?

• Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.
• Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.
• Sarah is annoyed with her friend.
• Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Make an inference:

Who could the woman be calling?

• The doctor to make an appointment

• Her job to tell the boss she is sick

• The coffee shop to order more coffee

• Her friend to talk about the great vacation she just had