Inference 1
Carlos hid his test paper in his backpack quickly when his mom asked how school went.
Why do you think Carlos didn’t want his mom to see the test?
He probably didn’t do well and didn’t want to get in trouble or disappoint her.
After the award was announced, everyone clapped—except Tom, who quietly gathered his things and left.
What could Tom be feeling?
He could have been disappointed that he did not win the award.
After the game, Sam shook hands with the other team but didn’t speak. His teammates celebrated behind him.
What might Sam be feeling, and why?
He could be disappointed with his own performance or with the game’s outcome, even if they won.
Lena tried to persuade her parents to let her stay up later by promising to finish her homework early.
What does persuade mean?
To convince someone to do or believe something.
Even though the puzzle was hard, Omar was determined to finish it by himself.
What does determined mean?
Having a strong feeling that you will keep trying and not give up.
Maya kept checking the clock and tapping her pencil during the math test.
What might Maya be feeling during the test?
She might be feeling nervous or worried she won’t finish in time.
During the book report presentations, Ava pretended to look for her notes in her folder until the teacher moved on.
Why did Ava avoid presenting?
She probably wasn’t prepared or felt nervous about speaking in front of the class.
Maya saw her best friend laughing with the person who had been spreading rumors about her. Maya turned around and walked away without saying a word.
What might Maya be thinking in that moment?
She may feel betrayed, hurt, or confused about where her friend’s loyalty lies.
The storm caused the river to overflow and flood the nearby fields.
What does overflow mean?
To spill over the top because there is too much of something, like water.
The teacher asked us to compare the two stories and explain how they were similar.
What does compare mean?
To look at how things are alike or different.
Every day after school, Jacob stayed behind to help his teacher clean the classroom, even though no one asked him to.
Question: What does this say about Jacob's character?
He is kind, responsible, and likes to be helpful.
Jay deleted the message before finishing it. He stared at his phone for a moment, sighed, and put it face-down on his desk.
What might have caused Jay to delete the message?
He could have been trying to message someone important—maybe an apology or a confession—but lost the courage or changed his mind.
During a heated class debate, Olivia stayed quiet until the very end, then raised her hand and shared something that made both sides pause.
Why might Olivia have waited to speak?
She was likely thinking carefully or waiting for the right moment to share a thoughtful or impactful point.
Jason was very curious about how the magician did the trick and asked lots of questions.
What does curious mean?
Wanting to learn or know more about something.
After hearing both sides, the principal made a fair decision about what should happen.
What does fair mean?
Treating everyone equally and not showing favoritism.
When it was time for kickball teams to be picked, Lily looked down at her shoes and crossed her fingers.
Question: What was Lily probably hoping for?
She was probably hoping to be picked early or at least not be picked last.
Elena walked into the cafeteria and scanned the tables. She passed her usual group and sat alone by the window with headphones on.
What can you infer about Elena’s mood or relationships?
She may be feeling distant or upset with her usual group, or just needing time alone to process something.
Daniel always stayed after practice to clean up the equipment, even when he wasn’t asked to.
What does Daniel’s behavior suggest about his character?
He is responsible, dedicated, and doesn’t need recognition to do the right thing.
The coach asked us to cooperate during the drill so the team could improve faster.
What does cooperate mean?
To work together to get something done
The students were asked to predict what might happen next in the story.
What does predict mean?
To make a good guess about what will happen in the future.
Emma brought her favorite book to school and read it alone at recess instead of playing with her friends.
Why might Emma have chosen to read instead of play?
She may have wanted quiet time, wasn’t feeling social, or just really loved her book.
Leo stayed up all night editing his video project. When his teacher asked for volunteers to present first, he didn’t raise his hand.
Why might Leo have avoided going first despite working so hard?
He may be nervous about presenting or unsure if the video is good enough, despite all the effort.
Nina watched the group laugh at a meme in the group chat. She had seen it hours earlier—but hadn’t been included.
How might this situation affect Nina’s perception of her friendships?
She may feel excluded or realize her friends aren’t being as inclusive as she thought.
Anna was eager to start the art project and rushed to get her supplies.
What does eager mean?
Very excited and ready to do something.
It was hard to hear because the music was distracting while we were reading.
What does distracting mean?
Taking attention away from something you’re trying to focus on.