Understanding Inference Skills

Which of the following is an example of inferencing?

• Recalling the capital of France

• Guessing the ending of a story based on the events

• Listing the planets in the solar system

• Naming the colors of the rainbow

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you see dark clouds in the sky, what can you infer?

• It is nighttime

• It might rain soon

• The sun is shining

• It is snowing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer if you see someone wearing a coat and scarf?

• It is a sunny day

• It is likely cold outside

• It is summer

• It is raining

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a character in a story is yawning and rubbing their eyes, what can you infer?

• They are hungry

• They are tired

• They are excited

• They are angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer if you see a cat hissing and arching its back?

• The cat is happy

• The cat is scared or angry

• The cat is hungry

• The cat is sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you see a person with an umbrella, what can you infer about the weather?

• It is sunny

• It is likely raining

• It is snowing

• It is windy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer if you see a plant with drooping leaves?

• The plant is healthy

• The plant needs water

• The plant is growing

• The plant is flowering

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you see a dog wagging its tail, what can you infer about its mood?

• The dog is sad

• The dog is happy

• The dog is tired

• The dog is hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer if you see a person shivering?

• They are hot

• They are cold

• They are sleepy

• They are hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If you see a person with a frown and crossed arms, what can you infer about their feelings?

• They are happy

• They are angry or upset

• They are excited

• They are surprised

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1