Inferencing questions
Mia is wearing a swimsuit and carrying a beach towel. Where is she probably going?
She is probably going to the beach or a swimming pool.
The tiny mouse squeezed through a small hole in the wall. What does tiny mean?
Very small.
You see a classmate drop their crayons on the floor. What could you do?
Help pick up the crayons.
Dark clouds fill the sky, and thunder begins to rumble. What will probably happen next?
It will probably rain or storm.
A story takes place in a castle during the Middle Ages. What story element does this information describe?
Setting.
Jason studied for his spelling test, but he keeps biting his nails while waiting for the teacher to hand it out. How is he probably feeling?
He is nervous or worried about the test.
Liam was exhausted after running around the playground all afternoon. What does exhausted mean?
Extremely tired.
Your friend wants to play a game that you do not enjoy. How can you respond politely?
Politely explain your preference and suggest another game.
Noah forgot to set his alarm and woke up 20 minutes later than usual. What might happen when he gets ready for school?
He may rush, arrive late, or miss part of his morning routine.
The main character wants to win a race but keeps tripping during practice. What is the character's problem or conflict?
Conflict or problem.
When Ava walked into the room, her friends quickly hid a large box and began whispering. What might they be planning?
They may be planning a surprise or preparing a gift.
The glass bowl was delicate, so Dad carefully placed it on the shelf. What does delicate mean?
Easily damaged or broken.
You are telling a story, but your friend keeps interrupting you. What could you say or do?
Politely ask your friend to let you finish speaking.
A soccer player kicks the ball toward the goal, but the goalie dives to catch it. What are two possible outcomes?
The goalie may catch the ball, or the ball may go into the goal.
“The wind whispered through the trees.” Can the wind literally whisper? What does this phrase mean?
No. It means the wind is making a soft, whisper-like sound.
Ben opened his backpack and realized his homework was missing. He remembered finishing it at home the night before. Where might his homework be?
He may have left it at home, on a table, or in another place where he worked on it.
Emma was reluctant to speak in front of the class because she felt nervous. What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling or hesitant.
Two classmates both want to use the same computer for a project. What is a fair way to solve the problem?
Take turns, share the computer, or agree on a schedule.
Sarah planted seeds in a pot, watered them every day, and placed them near a sunny window. What will probably happen over time?
The seeds will likely sprout and grow.
A character says, “It's raining cats and dogs!” What does this expression mean?
It is raining very heavily.
Olivia invited her classmates to play at recess. Two students began arguing about the rules, and the others walked away. How might Olivia feel, and what could she do to solve the problem?
Olivia may feel frustrated or disappointed. She could remind everyone of the rules, help them take turns, or suggest a compromise.
The directions were confusing because they were unclear and difficult to follow. What does confusing mean, and which clues help you figure it out?
Difficult to understand; the clues are “unclear” and “difficult to follow.”
A new student sits alone at lunch and does not talk to anyone. What might the student be feeling? Give two clues that could help you figure it out and explain how you could help.
The student may feel nervous, lonely, or shy. Clues could include sitting alone and not talking. You could invite the student to sit with you or join an activity.
A group of students is building a tower out of blocks. They keep stacking blocks on one side, and the tower begins to lean. What might happen next, and what could they do to prevent it?
The tower may fall. The students could distribute blocks evenly or build a wider, more stable base.
At the beginning of a story, a character refuses to share with anyone. By the end, the character helps a new student and shares their supplies. How has the character changed?
The character becomes kinder, more generous, and more willing to help others.