1/9/25 Drawing Inferences

Read the following passage and identify the textual evidence that supports the inference that the character is feeling anxious. "She glanced at the clock every few minutes, her fingers tapping nervously on the table. Her eyes darted to the door each time it creaked open."

• "She glanced at the clock every few minutes."

• "Her fingers tapping nervously on the table."

• "Her eyes darted to the door each time it creaked open."

• All of the above.

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the setting? "The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the deserted street. The only sound was the distant hum of traffic."

• It is early morning.

• It is late afternoon.

• It is evening.

• It is midday.

Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that the character is determined? "Despite the pouring rain, she continued her journey, her eyes fixed on the distant mountain peak."

• "Despite the pouring rain."

• "She continued her journey."

• "Her eyes fixed on the distant mountain peak."

• "The distant mountain peak."

What inference can be made about the character's relationship with their friend based on the following passage? "He always knew what to say to make her laugh, even on her worst days."

• They are distant acquaintances.

• They have a close friendship.

• They are professional colleagues.

• They are family members.

Identify the textual evidence that most strongly supports the inference that the town is experiencing a drought. "The riverbed was cracked and dry, and the fields lay barren under the relentless sun."

• "The riverbed was cracked and dry."

• "The fields lay barren."

• "Under the relentless sun."

• All of the above.

What can be inferred about the character's mood from the following passage? "She hummed a cheerful tune as she skipped down the path, her face lit up with a bright smile."

• She is sad.

• She is angry.

• She is happy.

• She is tired.

Which textual evidence best supports the inference that the character is feeling isolated? "She sat alone on the park bench, watching the world go by without her."

• "She sat alone on the park bench."

• "Watching the world go by."

• "Without her."

• "On the park bench."

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the weather? "The sky was overcast, and a chill wind swept through the empty streets."

• It is sunny and warm.

• It is rainy and cold.

• It is cloudy and cold.

• It is clear and hot.

Identify the textual evidence that supports the inference that the character is in a hurry. "She dashed out the door, barely pausing to grab her coat."

• "She dashed out the door."

• "Barely pausing."

• "To grab her coat."

• All of the above.

What inference can be made about the character's financial situation based on the following passage? "He counted the coins carefully, his brow furrowed in concentration."

• He is wealthy.

• He is financially comfortable.

• He is financially struggling.

• He is indifferent to money.