Inference
The grass is wet, and there are puddles on the sidewalk.
What can you infer about the recent weather?
It rained
Sara woke up early and packed her backpack before the bus arrived.
Question:
When did Sara pack her backpack?
Before the bus arrived.
Clue:
The puppy was timid, hiding behind its owner when strangers came close.
Using context clues, what does timid mean?
Shy
Clue:
This object’s function is to tell time. It belongs to the class of tools you wear, and a main feature is a band that goes around your wrist.
What is the word?
Watch
Clue:
Choose the sentence that is written correctly:
A) He don’t like apples.
B) He doesn’t like apples.
Which one is correct?
B) He doesn’t like apples.
Lena walked into her house smiling and holding her test with a gold star on it.
What can you infer about the test grade?
It was very good
Story:
Luis gave his friend Mia a pencil because hers broke during math class.
Question:
Why did Luis give Mia a pencil?
Her pencil broke.
Clue:
During the storm, the trees swayed, moving back and forth in the strong wind.
Using context clues, what does swayed mean?
Moved back and forth
Clue:
The function of this item is to carry your books. It belongs to the class of bags, and a feature is that it has straps to wear on your back.
What is the word?
backpack
Clue:
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The two friends ______ going to the park.
A) is
B) are
What is the correct verb?
B) are
When the teacher opened the classroom door, she saw coats dripping with water and umbrellas leaning against the wall.
What can you infer about the weather?
It was raining
Story:
After school, Ben met his brother at the library to work on a project.
Question:
Where did Ben meet his brother?
Clue:
After running for an hour, Maya felt parched and quickly drank a big glass of water.
Using context clues, what does parched mean?
Thirsty
laptop
What is the function, class and feature?
Its function is to connect you to the internet.
It belongs to the class of electronic devices
Feature is that it has a screen and keyboard.
Fix the sentence:
me and my sister plays soccer.
What is the correct way to write it?
Jamal’s mom looked at the empty pan on the counter and said, “Really!? I just made a whole batch!”
What can you infer happened to the cookies?
He ate them all
Story:
A teacher called Ella to the front of the room to share her science poster.
Question:
Who did the teacher call to the front?
Ella
Clue:
The instructions were precise, giving exact steps so no one would make a mistake.
Using context clues, what does precise mean?
exact
Knife
What is the function, class and feature?
Function is to help you cut food
It belongs to the class of kitchen utensils
Feature is its sharp edge.
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The bright sun warmed the playground.
Is bright a noun, verb, or adjective?
adjective
During recess, most students were running around the playground, but Maya sat alone on a bench with her arms crossed and her head down.
What can you infer about how Maya might be feeling?
sad, upset, lonely
Story:
During the field trip, the guide showed the class a map and explained how the river changed its path over time.
Question:
What did the guide show the class?
how the river changed its path over time.
Clue:
The old mansion looked dilapidated, with broken windows, peeling paint, and a sagging roof.
Using context clues, what does dilapidated mean?
run down
Flashlight
Function is to provide light in dark places
It belongs to the class of portable tools
Feature is that it runs on batteries and has a small, bright bulb.
Choose the sentence that uses a pronoun correctly:
A) Her went to the store.
B) She went to the store.
C) The store was went by she.
Which sentence is correct?
B) She went to the store.