Context Clues and Inferring

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell
• color
• wealth

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty
• hot
• crowded

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.

• fantasy, dream
• disastrous, awful
• extremely happy

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.  
Based on what you have read, you can INFER  that:

• Albert threw down his lunchbox.
• Albert's job lasted over ten years.
• Losing his job made Albert upset.
• Albert lived in a house with his parents.

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.
• Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
• Violet is probably somewhat shy.
• Violet is afraid of everything.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud
• tiring
• easy

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

• jealous
• confident
• comfortable