Inferences
Liam’s backpack is open and his books are scattered on the floor. What can you infer happened?
Liam might have dropped his backpack or was in a hurry.
Dark clouds are forming and wind is picking up. What might happen next?
A storm or rain is likely.
Bat
Flying mammal / Sports equipment used in baseball
cat / the / chased / mouse / quickly
The cat chased the mouse quickly.
Dog is to puppy as cat is to ___
kitten
A character keeps checking their watch and pacing nervously before a meeting. What can you infer?
The character is anxious about being late or about the meeting.
A student is studying late at night and reviewing notes repeatedly. What might happen next?
The student will do well on the test or remember the material.
The sound a dog makes / The outer layer of a tree
finished / homework / before / dinner / she / had / her / she
She finished her homework before she had dinner.
Tree is to leaf as flower is to ___
petal
A farmer’s field has wilted crops, and the irrigation system is broken. What can you infer?
The crops may die without water; there might be a problem with the farm’s irrigation.
A character waters a plant every day, but the leaves start turning yellow. What might happen next?
The plant may still die or might need sunlight/nutrients; more care is needed.
Spring
Season between winter and summer / A coil that bounces
reading / while / the / raining / children / inside / stayed / was
The children stayed inside while reading as it was raining.
Car is to garage as book is to ___
Library/shelf
A child keeps looking at the empty cookie jar and then glances at their parents. What can you infer?
The child wants cookies or knows they are not supposed to take any.
A dog is barking loudly, scratching at the door, and wagging its tail. What is likely going to happen?
Someone may arrive, or the dog wants attention; there is an upcoming event.
Jam
Fruit spread / A traffic jam or crowded situation
because / forgot / the / test / study / he / for / he / failed / to /it
He failed the test because he forgot to study for it.
Doctor is to hospital as teacher is to ___
school
A character in a story is whispering, looking around, and hiding a note in a drawer. What can you infer?
The character is hiding something secret and doesn’t want others to see it.
A character in a mystery story finds footprints leading away from a broken window and sees a shadow moving fast. What might happen next?
The character may investigate the intruder or try to catch them; a confrontation may occur.
Nail
Metal fastener / Part of a finger or toe
park / playground / the / enjoyed / the / children / after / school / went / and / to /the
After school, the children went to the park and enjoyed the playground.
Rain is to wet as sun is to ___
dry