Inferring English

I made a big _____take on that assignment.

• un-

• mis-

• in-

• under-

_______ is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• conclusion

• inference

• opinion

• fact

Joe Starseer looked at the slip of paper in his hand. it said, "English, Room 432." Then he looked at the sign on the door. It said, "432." The Joe stepped inside the door. He stopped! 
The room was as big as a cave. It must have been 100 feet deep, at least. It must have contained 400...no, 500 chairs. Many of the chairs already had young men and women sitting in them. 
Why, there were more people here that in Joe's home town! 

• Joe is not surprised by what he sees.

• Joe probably comes from a large city.

• Joe is surprised by the size of the classroom.

Joe Starseer looked at the slip of paper in his hand. it said, "English, Room 432." Then he looked at the sign on the door. It said, "432." Then Joe stepped inside the door. He stopped! 
The room was as big as a cave. It must have been 100 feet deep, at least. It must have contained 400...no, 500 chairs. Many of the chairs already had young men and women sitting in them. 
Why, there were more people here that in Joe's home town! 

• Joe is not surprised by what he sees.

• Joe probably comes from a large city.

• Joe is surprised by the size of the classroom.

Consider the following: "The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds." What can you infer about the condition of the garden?

• It was well-maintained

• It was ignored and uncared for

• It was recently planted

• It was flourishing

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Infer the meaning of the word "soberly" in the context: "She spoke soberly about the challenges ahead."

• Light-heartedly

• In a serious and thoughtful manner

• Indifferently

• Excitedly

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

If a book's pages are described as "billowing" in the wind, what is happening to them?

• They are being torn out.

• They are lying flat and still.

• They are moving or fluttering expansively.

• They are getting wet.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "ravenous" in the sentence: "After the long hike, they were ravenous and ate everything in sight."

• Slightly hungry

• Extremely hungry

• Not hungry

• Full

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "crucial" in the sentence: "It is crucial to wear a helmet when riding a bike to ensure safety."

• Unimportant

• Optional

• Very important

• Harmful

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "devise" in the sentence: "The engineers had to devise a new plan to solve the problem."

• Ignore

• Create or invent

• Destroy

• Delay

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking