Inferential Questions
Emma’s soccer ball rolled into the street. She waited until no cars were coming before she ran to get it.
What might have happened if Emma didn't wait?
Liam forgot his homework on the kitchen table when he left for school. At recess, he looked worried and didn’t want to play with his friends.
Where did Liam forget his homework
On the kitchen table
The storm caused a commotion in the hallway as students rushed to look out the windows. Teachers asked everyone to return to class. Slowly, the noise died down.
Vocab Question: Based on the story, what does commotion most likely mean?
A noisy disturbance
Chris stayed up late playing a new video game, and the next morning he could barely keep his eyes open in class.
Question: How might Chris’s late-night gaming affect him later in the day?
He will feel very tired
When Kevin saw the locked box on the teacher’s desk, he leaned over to his friend and whispered, “I wonder what’s inside.” Kevin was curious.
Question: What does curious mean in this story?
eager to know or learn something
Jack forgot his lunch on the kitchen counter. At school, his stomach started to growl. His friend shared half of a sandwich with him.
Why did his friend share his sandwich with him?
Because he was hungry
Jason spilled water on his desk during art class. His teacher handed him some paper towels.
Who gave Jason paper towels?
The teacher
Maria was reluctant to speak in front of the class. Her hands shook as she walked to the podium. After a moment, she took a deep breath and began.
Vocab Question: What does reluctant mean in this story?
unwilling and hesitant
After football practice, Marcus grabbed two burgers and began to devour them so quickly that his friends laughed at how hungry he was.
Question: What does devour mean in this sentence?
eat hungrily and quickly
When Ethan’s mom pulled a tray of cookies out of the oven, Ethan rushed into the kitchen even though he had been upstairs playing video games.
Question: What might have made Ethan come into the kitchen so quickly?
He was really excited about the cookies
During the science experiment, the teacher handed out safety goggles to each student. Mia poured vinegar into a small glass cup while Jonah carefully added baking soda. The mixture fizzed and bubbled, spilling slightly onto the tray. The class laughed as the foam spread across the table.
Why did the teacher give the students goggles before the experiment?
For safety purposes
Liam’s soccer team practiced every afternoon. On Saturday, they had a big game. They won by scoring the final goal in the last minute.
How did the team win the game?
Scoring in the last minute
The team’s victory was inevitable because they had practiced harder than any other group. In the final minutes, they scored again, sealing the win. The crowd cheered loudly.
What does inevitable mean in this passage?
certain to happen
When the teacher asked for the homework, Brandon immediately started flipping through his binder and looking nervous.
Question: What can you infer about Brandon’s homework?
He did not have his homework/ felt nervous he didn't complete it or have it
Before riding his new skateboard down the steep hill, Eric checked his helmet and knee pads twice. His friends said he was being cautious.
Question: What does cautious mean here?
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Noah helped his dad rake leaves in the yard. They filled five big bags with leaves. Afterward, they sat on the porch drinking lemonade.
Why were Noah and his dad drinking after?
They were thirsty
On Saturday morning, Emma woke up earlier than usual because she had soccer practice. She grabbed her green water bottle, tied her cleats, and ran outside to meet her dad. The field was only five minutes away, but they left at 8:15 to make sure she arrived on time.
What color was Emma's water bottle?
Green
Liam made a generous donation to the animal shelter. He gave enough money to buy food for the dogs for a whole month. The workers thanked him with smiles.
Vocab Question: What does generous mean in this context?
giving more of something than expected
When Liam tripped in the cafeteria and dropped his entire lunch tray, the other students laughed loudly. Liam felt humiliated.
Question: What does humiliate mean in this passage?
make someone feel ashamed and foolish
During football practice, Jamal kept running extra laps even though the coach didn’t tell him to. Some of his teammates watched in surprise.
Question: What might be Jamal’s reason for running extra laps?
He wants to impress the coaches and show he's working hard.
Ava’s cat hid under the bed during a thunderstorm. Lightning flashed outside the window. Ava crawled under the bed to pet her cat.
Why did the cat hide during the storm?
The cat was scared of the thunder
Liam rushed into the cafeteria carrying his blue backpack. He scanned the tables until he spotted his best friend, Marcus, who was already eating a turkey sandwich with chips. Liam quickly sat down, pulled out an apple from his lunch bag, and asked Marcus if he had finished the math homework.
What was Liam eating?
turkey sandwich with chips
During the debate, Kayla gave a persuasive argument. She used strong evidence and spoke with confidence. The judges agreed with her points.
Vocab Question: What does persuasive mean in this passage?
good at convincing someone to believe or do something
Ryan finished his race and immediately bent over with his hands on his knees, breathing heavily. His teammates patted him on the back, smiling.
Question: What can you infer about how Ryan performed in the race?
He ran the race well
Before starting the new video game level, Jamal and his friends decided to strategize by planning who would attack, who would defend, and who would collect supplies.
Question: What does strategize mean here?
come up with a strategy or plan