Inferential Questions

When reading a passage that describes a character's home as having "walls lined with bookshelves, a cozy fireplace, and a large, comfortable reading chair," you can infer that the character:

• Dislikes reading

• Prefers outdoor activities

• Enjoys reading

• Is very busy and has no time for leisure

Theme and Main Idea are considered a _________ comprehension question.

• Literal 

• Inferential

What are the two types of questions?

• literal and actual

• actual and fake

• inferential and literal

• predicting and summarizing

Isaiah dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Isaiah?

• He is looking for his homework

• He is looking for his iPod

• He often gets in trouble

• He is looking for his lunch

What can you infer from the sentence: 'The sky is dark and cloudy'?

• The sky is bright and blue.

• The weather is warm and pleasant.

• The sky is clear and sunny.

• The weather is overcast or gloomy.

What can you infer from the sentence: 'Sara is wearing a winter coat'?

• Sara is dressed for cold weather.

• Sara is wearing a summer dress.

• Sara is going skiing.

• Sara is going to the beach.

What can you infer from the sentence: 'The students are carrying backpacks'?

• The students are going on a hiking trip.

• The students are going to school or someplace where they need to carry their belongings.

• The students are carrying groceries.

• The students are participating in a race.

What can you infer from the sentence: 'The cake smells delicious'?

• The cake has a pleasant smell.

• The cake smells like flowers

• The cake smells terrible

• The cake has no smell

What can you infer from the sentence: 'The car is parked in the garage'?

• The car is parked at the gas station

• The car is parked in the driveway

• The car is parked on the street

• The car is not currently in motion and is located inside the garage.

What can you infer from the sentence: 'The room was filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses'?

• A) The room is silent and empty.

• B) The room is hosting a lively gathering or party.

• C) The room is a library.

• D) The room is a classroom.