Inference

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin was Jason's sister

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

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What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.
• Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
• Violet is probably somewhat shy.
• Violet is afraid of everything.

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The most accurate and complete inference based on the photo is:

• A. The children are participating in a race at school.
• B. The children are competing against one another.
• C. A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach.
• D. A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.

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Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.
• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
• He can't wait to break another window.
• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

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The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......

• Your mother threw the sandwich away. 
• Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.
• Your cat ate your sandwich.
• Your dog ate your sandwich.

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Can you infer the cause of this picture?

• He was not looking where he was going.
• He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
• His backpack was too heavy.
• He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

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To make good inferences you need to...

• read fast
• pay attention to details
• look up every unfamiliar word
• pick your nose

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In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

• true
• false

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A good INFERENCE is...

• a wild guess

• never supported

• supported with evidence

• is hard to find

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It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

• true
• false

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