Inferencing
You see a boy outside with an umbrella and wet shoes. What can you infer?
It is raining or has recently rained.
You don’t water a plant for weeks. What happens?
The plant wilts and eventually dies.
What does it mean to summarize?
To briefly explain the main points of a text.
What does sequencing mean in reading?
Putting events in the correct order they happened.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
In a story, a girl is sweating, fanning herself, and buying an ice-cold drink. What can you infer?
It is a hot day.
A student stays up late watching TV. What might be the effect?
They are tired the next day.
When summarizing a story, what should you NOT include?
Small details or personal opinions.
What is the correct sequence for making a sandwich?
a) Put on the bread, spread peanut butter, eat it.
b) Spread peanut butter, put on the bread, then eat it.
c) Get bread, spread peanut butter, put slices together, then eat.
c) Get bread, spread peanut butter, put slices together, then eat.
Explain this metaphor: “The classroom was a zoo.”
It compares the classroom to a zoo, meaning it was loud and chaotic.
A character in a book keeps checking the clock and pacing by the door. What can you infer?
They are nervous or waiting for something important.
A town experiences heavy rainfall for days. What is a possible effect?
Flooding might occur.
Which is the best summary of a paragraph about cheetahs?
a) Cheetahs are spotted animals.
b) Cheetahs are the fastest land animals and use speed to catch prey.
c) I love cheetahs because they are cool.
b) Cheetahs are the fastest land animals and use speed to catch prey.
Which sentence shows correct sequencing?
a) I brushed my teeth, then I woke up.
b) After dinner, I washed the dishes.
c) I put on my shoes after I went outside.
b) After dinner, I washed the dishes.
What does “She has a heart of gold” mean?
She is kind and generous.
A detective finds a half-eaten meal and a knocked-over chair in a house. What might have happened?
Someone left in a hurry or there was an emergency.
A soccer player practices every day and eats healthy. What is the likely effect?
They become a stronger and better player.
Summarize this sentence in 5 words or less: “The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs to prepare for the afterlife.”
Egyptians built pyramids for pharaohs.
*Put these events in order:
The sun rises.
The moon comes out.
The sky gets dark.
People wake up.*
Answer: 1) The moon comes out, 2) The sky gets dark, 3) The sun rises, 4) People wake up.
What type of figurative language is: “The wind whispered through the trees”
Personification (giving human qualities to non-human things).
The teacher shakes her head while looking at the test and sighs. What can you infer?
The test didn’t go well, or the student made many mistakes.
What is the definition of cause and effect?
Cause and effect is the relationship between an event (cause) and what happens because of it (effect).
Read this sentence and summarize it in 6 words or fewer: “The Great Wall of China was built over centuries to protect China from invaders.”
The Great Wall protected China.
A story describes a character packing a suitcase, driving to the airport, and boarding a plane. What event most likely comes next?
The plane takes off or the character arrives at their destination.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
Repetition of the same beginning sound in words (e.g., “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers”).