Inferencing and Context Clues

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

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.

What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.

• Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.

• He is in the office.

• Mr. Furlich is a runner.

• He is in the cafeteria.

The boy was outside.  The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

• He was waiting for a taxi.

• He needed to go to Target.

• The boy missed his bus.

• He was late to lunch.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "resilient" in the following sentence: "Despite facing numerous challenges, the community remained resilient and continued to rebuild after the disaster."

• Weak

• Fragile

• Strong

• Indifferent

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Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."

• Careless

• Alert

• Sleepy

• Distracted

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "arduous" in the following sentence: "The hike up the mountain was arduous, requiring great effort and determination."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Short

• Fun

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After taking the final exam on inferencing, the students felt as though an enormous burden had been lifted. What can you conclude that the students felt after the exam?

• tired

• relieved

• eager

• angry

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "candid" in the following sentence: "She appreciated his candid feedback, even though it was sometimes hard to hear."

• Dishonest

• Polite

• Frank

• Secretive

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