Inference 1
Troy stuttered, blushed, and shook as he addressed the crowd. What is Troy doing and what can you infer about Troy from this statement?
Troy is presenting. You can tell that he is nervous.
You walk into a room and this is what you see: lots of feathers on the floor, an empty cage, and a happily purring cat. What can you infer has just happened?
The cat ate the bird.
You can see through me. I am spelled the same forward and backward. I will hide if you blink. What am I?
Eye
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Toolie's neck. He stormed out the door with Toolie coming right behind him. He said, "Hurry up, Toolie! You're always so slow." What can you infer about Justin?
Justin was not happy about having to walk the dog
As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his lunch bag at him. What can you infer about Jim?
Jim is disorganized and forgetful.
I make it easy for you to change your mind. I am very light and filled with lead. Most people think a number 2 is the best kind of me. What am I?
Pencil
The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down and headed home. What season is it?
Fall
"You don't know what you're missing, " Susan shouted into the phone over the loud music. "Nah, I'm too tired, " Tim said. " Well, suit yourself, but you may be sorry that you didn't come over to see the rock stars," Susan said. What can you infer from this passage?
Susan wants Tim to come to the party.
This is a place with real class. It's really one for the books. There are many rulers here. Where am I?
School
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone, and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
Jeff was getting things ready for his dog.
_____ is from 1885 and a gift from France. It is in a shape of a person and stands tall and proud. To those who are arriving, she gives a fond greeting. To those who are leaving, she gives a reminder of freedom for all.
Statue of Liberty
We watched as the engines roared, but they remained still. They were all lined up in a straight line waiting to accelerate. Each believing that they could win. A man stood waving a flag and off they went. Where are they at? How do you know?
They are at the races. The clues are the engines roared, waiting to accelerate, each believing they could win, and the man with the flag.
The shelves were piled high with boxes, jars and cans of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose what they wanted. Where was Jeff?
Jeff was at the grocery store
Carrie heard footsteps behind her. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. She began to quicken her pace, hoping that they wouldn't notice, but at last, she started to run. What can you infer from this passage?
Someone is following Carrie and she is nervous/scared.
I travel many miles every day, but I go nowhere. I take people up and down and round and round. My horses only like to trot when the music plays. What am I?
Merry-go-round/carousel