Inferencing
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, "Pipe Masters".
What is his job?
A plumber
I run, yet I have no legs... what am I?
A nose
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
"I hate this stuff," Sophia complained during art class. "It gets all over everything, and the top always gets clogged so it won't come out."
"You can borrow mine, I have the stick kind."
What are Sophia and Jake talking about?
glue
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Mrs. Moore checked the pockets of the jacket she'd wore the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.
What is Mrs. Moore looking for?
keys
You answer me, although I never ask you questions... what am I?
A telephone
My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a scream! What is happening?
The person was on a roller coaster.
The more there is, the less you see.
darkness
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard."
What can you infer Dad and Anna are making?
A bird house
What is small, brown, has a head and tail, but no legs?
A penny