INFERENCES
Marcus looked through his backpack three times. He checked under the couch and looked around his bedroom. Then he sighed and said, “I know I finished it last night.”
What can you infer Marcus is looking for?
HOMEWORK
Everyone was sitting quietly when the lights suddenly went off. A group of people walked into the room carrying a cake with candles.
What can you infer is happening?
THEY WERE GOING TO SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLES
Jenna walked into the cafeteria and noticed that almost every table was full. She looked around, saw her friend waving from across the room, and smiled.
What can you infer Jenna will probably do next?
SHE WILL SIT WITH HER FRIEND
Tyler stood at the bus stop wearing a jacket and shivering. He kept rubbing his hands together and looking down the street.
What can you infer about the weather?
IT IS COLD
Carlos looked out the window before leaving for school. He grabbed an umbrella and put on his rain jacket.
What can you infer about the weather?
IT'S RAINING
Sam kept checking his phone during the movie. When his friend asked if he was enjoying it, Sam said, “It's okay,” and looked at the clock.
What can you infer about Sam's opinion of the movie?
HE DIDNT LIKE THE MOVIE AND WANTED TO SEE WHEN IT WOULD BE OVER
After the teacher returned the tests, Olivia looked at her paper, smiled, and immediately showed it to her friend.
What can you infer about how Olivia did?
SHE GOT A GOOD GRADE
Emily's phone slipped out of her hand and landed on the sidewalk. She picked it up, pressed the power button several times, and sighed.
What can you infer happened to Emily's phone?
IT BROKE
Noah opened the refrigerator, looked inside, and frowned. He checked the cabinets before grabbing his keys and putting on his shoes.
What can you infer Noah might do next?
GO TO THE GROCERY STORE
Sophie woke up, looked at the clock, and jumped out of bed. She quickly got dressed without eating breakfast and ran toward the front door.
What can you infer about Sophie's morning?
SHE OVERSLEPT