Inferring Flocabulary

Which sentence supports 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.

Inferring is...

• What you read

• A guess

• when you make an educated guess based on what you read and what you know.

• What you know

Maria woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and the sky was clear. She shouted, "It's the perfect day to go to the beach!" We can infer that Maria is ____

• angry

• excited

• confident

• frustrated

It was my turn to give the report. I slowly walked to the front of the classroom and my hands started to sweat. When I turned to face them, I couldn't speak. We can infer the narrator is _____

• happy

• nervous

• confident

• surprised

Identify the inference that can be made from the use of "serendipity" in this sentence: "Finding the old, untouched book in the corner of the library was pure serendipity."

• The book was placed there intentionally.

• The discovery was a happy and unexpected one.

• The book was not valuable.

• The library is usually well-organized.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about a meal described as "delectable"?

• It was probably expensive.

• It was not enjoyed by the diners.

• It was likely very enjoyable and delicious.

• It was quickly prepared.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given the context, infer which word best fits the sentence: "The ______ of the land was crucial for the success of the agricultural project."

• arable

• privy

• plod

• embolden

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

If a food is described as "palatable," what can be inferred about its taste?

• It is probably bland.

• It is likely enjoyable to eat.

• It is disliked by most people.

• It is harmful to consume.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Molly won first place in the International Spelling Bee Contest. She had a big smile on her face as she received her trophy and prize. We can infer that Molly is _____

• proud

• lonely

• nervous

• amazed

David sat on the chair. He looked at the dentist walking towards him holding a small mirror and a sharp pointed tool. He started sweating and clenching his fists. We can infer that David is ____

• sad

• bored

• scared

• hungry