Inferencing

You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?

• your dog dug a hole in the yard

• the rain made a hole in the yard

• a strange animal made a hole in your backyard

• your dad dug a hole in the backyard

Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?

• happy

• proud

• nervous

• confident

Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

• The oven has turned off.

• Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

• A candle was blown out in the kitchen.

• The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

You bring your Tuesday folder home and it is filled with straight A's and E's in conduct. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?

• proud

• upset

• nervous

• calm

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

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

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

You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?

• Thanksgiving

• Valentine's Day

• Christmas

• 4th of July

Mom got down a bowl, a spoon, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. What can you infer that mom is making?

• chocolate chip cookies

• a pumpkin pie

• a bowl of ice cream

• oatmeal raisin cookies

You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?

• the movie theater

• the ballpark

• a restaurant

• your classroom