Inferencing 1
Melissa made sure her skin was covered with lotion before lying down on the towel. She was finally able to relax to the sound of waves.
Where is Melissa?
At the beach
Everywhere they looked, they saw trees, grass, and dirt. As they stood on the trail, they heard the sounds of bugs, birds, and frogs. The girls had their backpacks and boots on, ready to explore.
Where are they, and what are they doing?
They are in the forest and they are hiking.
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Even though he hadn’t checked the weather forecast, what might Martin reasonably conclude about the weather later that day?
Martin could infer that it was going to rain later that day.
The doctor specialized in pediatrics. She has taken care of my little brothers since they were babies.
What does the word "pediatrics" most likely mean?
Taking care of children
Jamal was ecstatic when he looked out the window to see the snow that had fallen overnight. He had been wishing for snowfall all winter long, and finally, he got what he wanted!
What does the word "ecstatic" most likely mean?
Very Happy
Jenna went upstairs and quietly peeked into a dark room, where she saw the baby was still asleep. She listened for a moment, then went back downstairs to wash dishes and study until the baby’s parents came home.
What is Jenna doing?
Babysitting
Mary rushed through the door and called out, “I’m here! I’m sorry! I’m here!” Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. “Well, hurry up then,” she said. “Don’t make us wait any longer than you already have.”
What can you infer about Mary?
Mary is late.
When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt. He’d spent a long day in the fields.
What is most likely Pete’s job?
A. An officer
B. A bus driver
C. A farmer
C. A farmer
I didn't see the runner slide into home plate. The man in front of me was obstructing my view.
What does the word "obstructing" most likely mean?
Blocking or in the way
Beatrice knew the old glass vase was delicate, so she made sure to handle it very carefully.
What does the word "delicate" most likely mean?
A. Breakable
B. Ruined
C. Wooden
A. Breakable
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, "I love you. Be careful."
You can infer that...
A. Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
B. Maggie lives close to school.
C. Maggie is never late to school.
B. Maggie lives close to school.
Ben put a big spoonful of chili into his mouth. His mom reached out to stop him, but it was too late. Ben let out a scream, spat out the chili, and reached for a glass of water.
From this passage, what can we infer about the chili?
The chili was very hot.
I hurried into the room when I heard a loud noise—Zoe shrieking. When I got to the room, Zoe was standing on the bed and pointing to the ground, saying, "There’s a snake!"
What does the word shriek mean?
To scream
Carol was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept outside before and didn't know what to expect.
What does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean?
Feeling nervous or worried
Even though there were many people at her party, she felt isolated because the ones she loved weren't there, and she had no one to talk to.
What does the word "isolated" most likely mean?
Lonely
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wouldn’t be late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox filled with wrenches. He hopped into his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, "Pipeline Pros."
What is his job?
A Plumber
When the lights dimmed, Hank could hear many people munching on popcorn. He knew the sound in the room would soon be loud enough to drown it out, so he wasn’t concerned. As the trailers for the coming attractions played, he made a mental note of what he’d like to see next and waited anxiously for the main feature to start.
Where is Hank?
At the movies
The earthquake made the ground tremble. People who lived miles away could feel the ground moving beneath them.
What does the word tremble mean?
To shake
Even though he was grounded, Jax pleaded with his mom to let him go to the party.
What does the word "pleaded" most likely mean?
To beg
Kiana had to call and request another ticket for the amusement park because she had lost hers.
What does the word "request" most likely mean?
To ask for
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm. When she got into the car, she said she was the only passenger. She told the driver, “Please take me to 45th Street.”
You can infer that:
A. Nicole’s mom came to pick her up.
B. Nicole got into a car she called for.
C. Nicole is on a school bus.
B. Nicole got into a car she called for.
Everett held his father’s hand as they crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett’s dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said Dad, “you can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that:
A. Everett’s dad does not shop often.
B. Everett’s dad needs help with the shopping.
C. Everett is very young.
C. Everett is very young.
The thunderstorm came and completely saturated the ground. Now my baseball game is cancelled because the field was too soggy and muddy to play in.
What does saturated most likely mean?
A. Destroyed
B. Wet
C. Perfected
B. Wet
The fireman was heroic; he saved ten people from a burning building in one day.
What does the word "heroic" most likely mean?
To be very brave
David knew that the advanced math class would be rigorous. He knew he would have a lot of work to do and that it would take a lot of focus and studying to receive a good grade in the class.
What does the word "rigorous" most likely mean?
Difficult/Hard and Demanding