Nonfiction Inference

Read the passage: "The teacher smiled as she watched her students work diligently on their projects. She knew they were learning valuable skills." What can you infer about the teacher's attitude towards her students' work?

• She is disappointed in their progress.

• She is proud and supportive of their efforts.

• She is indifferent to their learning.

• She is planning to give them more work.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

From the text: "The puppy wagged its tail excitedly as the boy approached with a leash." What can you infer about the puppy's feelings towards the boy?

• The puppy is scared of the boy.

• The puppy is excited and happy to see the boy.

• The puppy is indifferent to the boy.

• The puppy is planning to run away.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Consider this passage: "The chef tasted the soup and nodded in approval. It was just right." What can you infer about the chef's opinion of the soup?

• The chef thinks the soup needs more seasoning.

• The chef is satisfied with the soup's taste.

• The chef is planning to make a new batch.

• The chef is unsure about the soup's quality.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Read the passage: "The scientist looked through the microscope, fascinated by the tiny world she was exploring. She took notes eagerly." What can you infer about the scientist's attitude towards her research?

• She is bored with her research.

• She is deeply interested and engaged in her research.

• She is planning to change her field of study.

• She is indifferent to her findings.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

To infer is to ..

• use clues in text and what you know

• neglect, misunderstand, divide

The reader can infer that at 3,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean—

• submarines are unable to travel

• there is a diverse population of sea creatures

• life is unable to live within the ocean’s depths

• there is a volcano constantly erupting

What is an Inference?

• A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

• Is what the story is about.

• In when you find the similarity between two or more things.

• Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.

Consider this passage: "The explorer reached the summit, looking out over the vast landscape. He felt a sense of awe and accomplishment." What can you infer about the explorer's feelings at the summit?

• He is disappointed with the view.

• He is proud and amazed by the achievement.

• He is planning to descend immediately.

• He is indifferent to the experience.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Based on the text: "The teacher watched as her students presented their projects, each one unique and creative. She felt a sense of pride." What can you infer about the teacher's feelings towards her students' projects?

• She is disappointed with their creativity.

• She is proud and impressed by their creativity.

• She is planning to give them more assignments.

• She is indifferent to their presentations.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Read the passage: 'The author described the city as bustling with energy and life, with people moving swiftly through the streets.' What can you infer about the author's view of the city?

• A) The author finds the city dull and lifeless.

• B) The author sees the city as vibrant and dynamic.

• C) The author thinks the city is too crowded.

• D) The author is indifferent to the city's atmosphere.