INFERENCING - STAAR Practice

1. Read the following scenario and answer the question.

Lisa rushed into the house, slamming the door behind her. She tossed her backpack on the floor and let out a deep sigh before sinking onto the couch.

What can the reader infer about Lisa?

• She is excited about something that happened at school.

• She is frustrated or upset about something.

• She is feeling tired but happy.

• She is preparing to do her homework.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

2. Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Jacob stared at his test paper, his pencil tapping the desk. He kept glancing at the clock as his leg bounced up and down.

What can be inferred about Jacob’s feelings?

• He is excited to start the test.

• He is confident in his answers.

• He is nervous about his test.

• He is bored and ready to leave.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

3. Read the scenario and choose the best inference.

Mia checked her phone for the tenth time in five minutes. She sighed and put it back in her pocket, shaking her head.

What can the reader infer?

• Mia is about to turn off her phone.

• Mia is trying to focus on something else.

• Mia is ignoring someone’s texts.

• Mia is waiting for an important message.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4. Read the sentence and make an inference.

As the storm clouds gathered and the wind picked up, Marco hurried to roll up the windows in his car.

What can be inferred from this sentence?

• Marco enjoys stormy weather.

• Marco is preparing for a storm.

• Marco is afraid of loud noises.

• Marco is planning a long drive.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5. Read the paragraph and answer the question.

Sarah walked into the lunchroom and looked around. She saw that her usual table was full, so she hesitated before walking toward another table. She sat down quietly and avoided eye contact.

What can be inferred about Sarah?

• She is feeling uncomfortable or unsure.

• She arrived late on purpose.

• She enjoys making new friends.

• She prefers eating alone.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6. Read the situation and choose the best inference.

Tom put on his apron, took out the measuring cups, and set the oven to 350 degrees.

What is Tom most likely doing?

• Cleaning the kitchen.

• Fixing a broken oven.

• Baking something.

• Setting the table.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

7. Read the dialogue and answer the question.

“I don’t need any help,” Jason said, looking down and shoving his hands in his pockets.

What can be inferred about Jason’s feelings?

• He is upset but doesn’t want to admit it.

• He is excited about something.

• He is feeling confident.

• He is uninterested in the conversation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

8. Read the passage and answer the question.

Emma ran up the steps, her heart pounding. She knocked three times and waited, shifting from foot to foot.

What can the reader infer about Emma?

• She is in a hurry to get inside.

• She is locked out of her house.

• She is delivering a package.

• She is nervous or excited.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

9. Read the following paragraph and answer the question.

After three hours of practice, Jake dropped onto the bench, wiped his forehead, and took a deep breath before picking up his water bottle.

What can be inferred about Jake?

• Jake is exhausted from practicing.

• Jake is not physically active.
• Jake prefers to sit and relax.
• Jake is uninterested in sports.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

10. Read the scenario and infer the meaning.

Mr. Lewis glanced at the class and cleared his throat. The students immediately quieted down and focused on him.

What can be inferred about Mr. Lewis?

• Mr. Lewis is indifferent to the class.
• Mr. Lewis is a strict and respected teacher.

• Mr. Lewis is disliked by the students.
• Mr. Lewis is a disorganized teacher.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1