MPE Inference Jeopardy

Inference 1

100

The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose what boxes and cans they wanted. Where was Jeff?

What is : Jeff was at the grocery store?

200

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket anda put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone, and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?

What is :Jeff was getting things ready for his dog.

300

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Toolie's neck. He stormed out the door with Toolie coming right behind him. He said, "Hurry up, Toolie! You're always so slow." What was true about Justin?

What is : Justin was not happy about having to walk the dog?

400

Troy stuttered, blushed, and shook as he addressed teh crowd. What can you infer about Troy from this statement?

What is: Troy was nervous.

500

The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed home. What can you infer about Kay from reading this passage?

What is : Kay is a hard worker? Kay has been working for a long time? Kay needs to take a break and rest.

Inference 2

100

You walk into a room and this is what you see: lots of feathers on the floor, an empty birdcage, and a happily purring cat. What can you infer has just happened?

What is : The cat ate the bird.

200

As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his lunch bag at him. What can you infer about Jim?

What is : Jim is disorganized and forgetful.

300

Rubin made a mental checklist. Do laundry. Go to the supermarket and get groceries. Clean house. Fix the hallway light. Change the sheets in the guest bedroom. Wrap parents. His friends were coming to see him tomorrow morning and he didn't know how he would get everything done in time. What can you infer about Rubin?

What is : Rubin is nervous and stressed?

400

"You don't know what you're missing, " Susan shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party. "Nah, I'm too tired, " Tim said. " Well, suit yourself, but you may be sorry that you didn't come over to see the rock stars," Susan said. What can you infer from this passage?

What is : Susan wants Tim to come to the party.

500

Carrie heard footsteps behind her. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. She began to quicken her pace, hoping that whoever was following her wouldn't notice, but at last, she started to run. What can you infer from this passage?

What is : Carrie is frightened.

Inference 3

100

Ben slammed down the phone. Why did Steve always have to be right? Why didn't he ever listen to someone else's side of the story? What can you infer about this passage?

What is : Ben and Steve had an argument and are not getting along.

200

By the time Amy arrived at the cafe', Juan was drinking his third cup of coffee. "I'm so sorry," she called out when she saw him and gestured to her wrist where her watch used to be. What can you infer from this passage?

What is: Amy is late?

300

Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map on his phone. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, then he might figure things. What can you infer abaout Lester from this passage?

What is : Lester is nervous/anxious?

400

Margaret looked across the aisle at Lucy Her friend was slumped against the bus wall with her cheeks pressed against the glass. She was snoring so loudly that everyone could hear her over the hum of the bus. Margaret didn't know if SHE snored or not, but this was not the way she wanted to find out. She sat up straight, rubbed her eyes, and forced herself to keep her eyelids from closing for a little while longer. How does Margaret feel?

What is : Margaret is feeling tired/sleepy/exhausted?

500

Drew sat on the floor of his empty bedroom. Everything else was in the moving van now. They had packed his furniture, his books, his trophies, and his clothes. He looked around the room and remembered the sleepovers, card games, and the fun that he had enjoyed there with Marc. Drew knew that they would keep in touch, but it wouldn't be the same as seeing Marc every day. Drew rested his forehead against his knees. He thought about how much he would miss his best friend. How does Drew feel?

What is : Drew is sad/unhappy.

Inference Riddles

100

You can see through me. I am spelled the same forward and backward. i will hide if you blink. What am I?

What is : eye?

200

I make it easy for you to change your mind. I am very light and filled with lead. Most people think a number 2 is the best kind of me. What am I?

What is : pencil?

300

This is a place with real class. It's really one for the books. There are many rulers here. Where am I?

What is : school?

400

No matter where I turn everything looks the same. I must speak softly because there are ears all aound me. I see a man hanging about with straw up his sleeves. Where am I?

What is : cornfield?

500

I travel many miles every day, but I go nowhere. I take people up and down and round and round. My horses only like to trot when the music plays? What am I?

What is : merry-go-round/carousel ?

Inference 5

100

Many tourists come to Linda's town during the summer. They come because there are so many things to enjoy. There is a wonderful beach, an outdoor amusement park, museums, and historical buildings. There is something for all members of a family to enjoy. Linda likes the amusement park best. What can you infer about Linda's town?

What is : People of all ages like to come to her town ?

300

Sal threw the rubber ball at the brick wall. It bounced off the bricks and shot back at him. "Are you trying to knock that giant wall down with that tiny ball?" Jamal asked. Sal glared in Jamal's direction and grunted. What can you infer about how Sal is feeling?

What is : angry/mad/upset ?

400

"Boy, am I lucky! I just found a 4-leaf clover,'exclaimed Bobby. "I'll bet that I do well on my math test today." "You don't really believe that a 4-leaf clover brings good luck, do you?" asked Jim. "You'll get a good grade on teh test only if you've studied". What can you infer about Jim?

What is : Jim doesn't believe that 4-leaf clovers bring good luck ?

500

"Throw the anchor overboard, " called Aunt Helen. "This looks like a good spot to fish." Rosa threw the anchor into the water. Soon they were fishing. "Wow!" yelled Rosa. "I think that I've caught a big fish." Rosa pulled in her fishing line. At the end of the line was a rubber boot. What can you infer about how Rosa is feeling now?

What is : Rosa is feeling surprised/disappointed ?