Descriptive Details
The classroom lights were off, the desks were empty, and the door was locked.
What can you infer about the classroom?
A. Students are taking a test.
B. The classroom is not in use.
C. The teacher is giving a lesson.
D. Students are working in groups.
B. The classroom is not in use.
Marcus quickly shoved his unfinished homework into his backpack when the teacher approached his desk.
What can you infer about Marcus?
A. He is excited to share his homework.
B. He wants to help the teacher.
C. He is trying to hide his unfinished homework.
D. He has already completed his assignment.
C. He is trying to hide his unfinished homework.
"I studied all night, but I still don't think I'm ready for this test," Jasmine said.
What can you infer about Jasmine?
A. She is excited about the test.
B. She is worried about the test.
C. She forgot about the test.
D. She believes the test will be easy.
B. She is worried about the test.
Jasmine's hands trembled, and her heart raced as she waited for her name to be called on stage.
What can you infer about Jasmine?
A. She is bored.
B. She is angry.
C. She is nervous.
D. She is confused.
C. She is nervous.
When Ethan stepped outside, he noticed wet sidewalks, puddles in the street, and people carrying umbrellas.
What can you infer about the weather?
A. It is extremely hot outside.
B. It recently snowed outside.
C. It has not rained in weeks.
D. It recently rained outside.
D. It recently rained outside.
Dark clouds covered the sky, strong winds shook the trees, and thunder echoed in the distance.
What can you infer about the weather?
A. A storm is approaching.
B. The temperature is rising.
C. The weather is improving.
D. A heat wave is approaching.
A. A storm is approaching.
During lunch, Allison noticed a new student sitting alone. She walked over, introduced herself, and invited the student to sit with her friends.
What can you infer about Allison?
A. She wants to make the new student feel welcome.
B. She prefers spending time alone.
C. She is upset with her friends.
D. She wants to leave the cafeteria.
A. She wants to make the new student feel welcome.
"You can borrow my notes if you missed anything," Monica told her classmate. "I can also help you review before the test."
What can you infer about Monica?
A. She wants to avoid studying.
B. She is frustrated with her classmate.
C. She wants to finish her work alone.
D. She is willing to help others succeed.
D. She is willing to help others succeed.
When Matthew heard that his team had won the championship, his eyes widened, a huge smile spread across his face, and he jumped out of his seat.
What can you infer about Matthew?
A. He is excited about winning.
B. He is disappointed in his team.
C. He is worried about the next game.
D. He is surprised that the game ended.
A. He is excited about winning.
Sophia entered the kitchen and noticed flour on the counter, eggshells in the trash, and a warm chocolate cake sitting on the table.
What can you infer about what happened earlier?
A. Someone ordered food from a restaurant.
B. Someone recently baked a chocolate cake.
C. Someone cleaned the entire kitchen.
D. Someone purchased a cake from the store.
B. Someone recently baked a chocolate cake.
The restaurant's windows were covered in dust. Several chairs were stacked against the wall, and old menus were scattered across empty tables.
Inference: The restaurant has not been open for a long time.
Which detail best supports this inference?
A. The restaurant had several tables.
B. The chairs were near the wall.
C. The windows were covered in dust.
D. The menus were placed on tables.
C. The windows were covered in dust.
Johan glanced at the clock several times during class. He packed his belongings before the bell rang and repeatedly looked toward the classroom door.
Inference: Johan is eager for class to end.
Which detail best supports this inference?
A. Johan attended class that day.
B. Johan had belongings at his desk.
C. Johan was sitting near the door.
D. Johan repeatedly checked the clock.
D. Johan repeatedly checked the clock.
"I don't understand why we have to change our plan," Aaron said. "We already agreed on what we were going to do yesterday."
Inference: Aaron is frustrated about a change in plans.
Which statement best supports this inference?
A. "I don't understand why we have to change our plan."
B. "We have a lot of work to finish today."
C. "I think we should ask the teacher for help."
D. "Everyone should have a chance to share ideas."
A. "I don't understand why we have to change our plan."
After receiving her test results, Monica stared at the paper silently. Her smile disappeared, and she slowly lowered her head onto her desk.
Inference: Monica is disappointed with her test results.
Which detail best supports this inference?
A. Monica received her test results.
B. Monica was sitting at her desk.
C. Monica looked at her paper.
D. Monica's smile disappeared, and she lowered her head.
D. Monica's smile disappeared, and she lowered her head.
Noah noticed that several students were wearing jerseys, the gym was decorated with school colors, and a large crowd was gathering near the basketball court.
Inference: A school sporting event is about to take place.
Which detail best supports this inference?
A. A large crowd was gathering near the basketball court.
B. Several students arrived at school earlier than usual.
C. The gymnasium had several rows of bleachers.
D. Students were talking with their friends in the hallway.
A. A large crowd was gathering near the basketball court.
The house had broken windows, weeds growing across the driveway, and peeling paint on the front door. Several unopened newspapers were scattered across the porch.
Inference: Nobody has lived in the house for a long time.
Which TWO details best support this inference?
A. The house had a front door.
B. Weeds covered the driveway.
C. The house had several windows.
D. Unopened newspapers covered the porch.
E. The driveway led toward the house.
B. Weeds covered the driveway.
D. Unopened newspapers covered the porch.
Marbella had practiced her speech for several days. When her name was called, she took a deep breath, straightened her shoulders, and walked confidently toward the stage. She looked directly at the audience before beginning.
Inference: Marbella is prepared and determined to deliver her speech successfully.
Which TWO details best support this inference?
A. Marbella practiced her speech for several days.
B. Marbella's name was called.
C. Marbella looked directly at the audience before beginning.
D. Marbella was giving a speech on stage.
E. Marbella stood in front of her classmates.
A. Marbella practiced her speech for several days.
C. Marbella looked directly at the audience before beginning.
"I've been practicing every afternoon," Dania told her friend. "Even when I make mistakes, I keep trying because I want to improve."
Inference: Dania is determined to become better at her skill.
Which TWO statements best support this inference?
A. "Even when I make mistakes, I keep trying."
B. "I've been practicing every afternoon."
C. "The competition will take place next week."
D. "My friend is coming to watch me tomorrow."
E. "There are several people on my team."
A. "Even when I make mistakes, I keep trying."
B. "I've been practicing every afternoon."
Aaron stood outside the principal's office, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. He kept biting his lower lip and glancing nervously at the closed door. When the secretary called his name, he swallowed hard before stepping inside.
Inference: Aaron feels anxious about meeting with the principal.
Which TWO details best support this inference?
A. Aaron kept biting his lower lip.
B. Aaron stood outside the principal's office.
C. The principal's office had a closed door.
D. The secretary called Aaron's name.
E. Aaron swallowed hard before entering.
A. Aaron kept biting his lower lip.
E. Aaron swallowed hard before entering.
Isabella walked into the grocery store and noticed several shelves were nearly empty. Customers were purchasing bottled water, flashlights, and canned food. Outside, workers were securing signs and covering windows with wooden boards.
Inference: People are preparing for a dangerous storm.
Which TWO details best support this inference?
A. Isabella entered the grocery store.
B. Workers were covering windows with wooden boards.
C. Customers were purchasing emergency supplies.
D. The store had multiple shopping aisles.
E. Several shelves were nearly empty.
B. Workers were covering windows with wooden boards.
C. Customers were purchasing emergency supplies.
When investigators entered the office, they noticed a shattered picture frame beside the desk. Papers were scattered across the floor, but the expensive computer and several valuable items remained untouched. The office window was closed, and the door showed no signs of forced entry.
Inference: Someone may have entered the office to search for something specific rather than steal valuable items.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence for this inference?
A. The office contained an expensive computer.
B. Papers were scattered across the floor.
C. A picture frame was broken near the desk.
D. Valuable items remained untouched.
E. The office window was closed.
B. Papers were scattered across the floor.
D. Valuable items remained untouched.
During a group project, Matthew noticed that one teammate had barely contributed. Instead of complaining to the teacher, Matthew quietly asked the teammate if they needed help. He then divided the remaining tasks into smaller steps and stayed after class to make sure everyone understood their responsibilities.
Inference: Matthew demonstrates leadership by helping his team solve problems rather than blaming others.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence for this inference?
A. Matthew was assigned to a group project.
B. One teammate had barely contributed to the assignment.
C. Matthew asked his teammate if they needed help.
D. The group had several tasks left to complete.
E. Matthew divided the remaining tasks into smaller steps.
C. Matthew asked his teammate if they needed help.
E. Matthew divided the remaining tasks into smaller steps.
"I noticed the money was missing before anyone else arrived," Abraham explained.
"That's strange," Allison replied. "Yesterday, you told us you didn't enter the classroom until everyone was already here."
"I must have mixed up the times," Abraham said. "Anyway, we should stop worrying about it."
Inference: Allison has reason to question whether Abraham is telling the truth.
Which TWO pieces of dialogue provide the strongest evidence for this inference?
A. "I noticed the money was missing before anyone else arrived."
B. "That's strange."
C. "Yesterday, you told us you didn't enter the classroom until everyone was already here."
D. "I must have mixed up the times."
E. "Anyway, we should stop worrying about it."
A. "I noticed the money was missing before anyone else arrived."
C. "Yesterday, you told us you didn't enter the classroom until everyone was already here."
After the final audition, Dania sat quietly in the hallway, twisting the edge of her sleeve between her fingers. When the director approached with the results, she immediately stood up, holding her breath. After hearing the news, her shoulders relaxed, and tears filled her eyes as she smiled.
Inference: Dania was initially anxious about the audition results but felt relieved after hearing them.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence for this change in emotions?
A. Dania waited quietly in the hallway after completing her final audition.
B. Dania stood up when the director approached her with the audition results.
C. The director walked toward Dania to share the results of her audition.
D. Dania twisted her sleeve and held her breath while awaiting the results.
E. Dania relaxed her shoulders and smiled as tears filled her eyes.
D. Dania twisted her sleeve and held her breath while awaiting the results.
E. Dania relaxed her shoulders and smiled as tears filled her eyes.
When Caleb arrived at the airport, he noticed several passengers sleeping near their luggage. The departure board displayed multiple canceled flights, and airline employees were handing out blankets and meal vouchers. Outside, thick snow covered the runway while strong winds shook the terminal windows.
Inference: Severe weather has disrupted flights, forcing passengers to remain at the airport longer than expected.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence for this inference?
A. Several passengers rested near their luggage while waiting inside the airport terminal.
B. The departure board displayed multiple canceled flights throughout the busy airport terminal.
C. Airline employees distributed blankets and meal vouchers to passengers waiting near their gates.
D. Thick snow covered the runway as strong winds shook the airport terminal windows.
E. Caleb noticed travelers carrying luggage as they walked through the crowded airport terminal.
B. The departure board displayed multiple canceled flights throughout the busy airport terminal.
D. Thick snow covered the runway as strong winds shook the airport terminal windows.