Making Inferences

What can you infer about this sentence: Diamond ran over to her mom crying when she lost her doll in the park.

• That Diamond is happy

• That Diamond is sad

• That Diamond is excited

• That Diamond is indifferent

Julius's ice cream was melting quickly. Why do you think the ice cream was melting?

• Because it was hot outside.

• Because it was frozen too long.

• Because it was in the shade.

• Because it was made with too much cream.

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

• Sleep during the day and hunt at night.

• Dig a hole in the ground to stay cool.

• Swim in a nearby river.

• Find a shady tree to rest under.

Where are they?

• school

• park

• at home

• in the kitchen

What could you infer about someone smiling?

• That they are happy

• That they are sad

• That they are angry

• That they are confused

What can you infer from this picture?

• That she is being surprised for her birthday.

• That she is celebrating a graduation.

• That she is receiving an award.

• That she is having a picnic.

An inference is...

• Clues from words and pictures plus what you already know

• A direct statement of fact

• A guess without any evidence

• A conclusion based solely on emotions

What has happened to the two boys?

• The lights went out in their home.

• They went outside to play.

• They lost their favorite toy.

• They fell asleep on the couch.

What can be inferred about this picture?

• It is the boy's birthday

• It is a school day

• It is a family reunion

• It is a holiday celebration

What is the person’s job? It isn’t the most glamorous job. I mean, who wants to stare at people’s teeth all day? I guess it is kind of fun to play with the tiny brushes and drills, and besides the profession pays very well.

• dentist

• doctor

• nurse

• veterinarian