Inferring

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

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Inferencing means ________.

• a. understanding exactly what the text says

• b. using logic to read between the lines

• c. determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• d. using word parts to decode an unknown word

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CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____

• summarize

• problem solve

• identify the main idea

• infer

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• an inference is not based on any evidence.

• an inference is based only on what a text says.

• an inference always turns out to be right.

• an inference requires that you use clues.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• a. Justina is doing her homework.

• b. Justina is babysitting her brother.

• c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.

• d. Justina can't come to your house.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• There will be a hurricane.

• Someone will stop by.

• An animal will leap into the flames.

• The fire may spread.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

• a. is nervous about the audition

• b. is happy about the play

• c. never gets sick

• d. is allergic to peanuts

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer about a character who is described as 'pacing back and forth, glancing at the clock every few seconds'?

• A) They are relaxed and calm.

• B) They are anxious and impatient.

• C) They are sleepy and tired.

• D) They are joyful and excited.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3