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Making an inference means using clues from the _____________ and your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t say directly.
text
The soccer field was empty, and dark clouds covered the sky. Jamie put on his raincoat and grabbed his boots. What can you infer?
A) Jamie is going to play in the snow.
B) Jamie is preparing for sunny weather.
C) Jamie thinks it might rain.
D) Jamie is going to swim.
C.
Mia watched her little brother, Max, stare out the window. The sky was gray, and raindrops tapped against the glass. Max sighed, then turned away from the window and picked up his soccer ball before putting it back on the shelf.
What can you infer about how Max is feeling? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.
Max is probably feeling disappointed or sad because he wants to play soccer, but it is raining outside. I know this because he stared out the window at the rain and then sighed.
When you support your inference, you should give _____________ from the text.
evidence
Maria’s stomach growled loudly during class. She kept glancing at the clock. What can you infer?
A) Maria is bored.
B) Maria is hungry.
C) Maria is angry.
D) Maria is tired.
B
Mia watched her little brother, Max, stare out the window. The sky was gray, and raindrops tapped against the glass. Max sighed, then turned away from the window and picked up his soccer ball before putting it back on the shelf.
Why did Max put his soccer ball back on the shelf? Use details from the passage to explain your inference
Max put his soccer ball back on the shelf because he realized he cannot play outside due to the rain. The passage says he looked at the rain, sighed, and then put his ball away.
If a character grabs an umbrella before leaving the house, you can infer that it might be _____________.
raining
After the bell rang, students rushed out of the classroom, smiling and waving goodbye to their teacher. What can you infer?
A) The students are sad.
B) The school day is starting.
C) The school day is ending.
D) The students are in trouble.
C
If someone yawns and rubs their eyes, you can infer they are _____________.
tired or sleepy
Jake put his pencil down and sighed. His test paper was still blank. What can you infer about Jake?
A) He finished early.
B) He is confused or stuck.
C) He is excited.
D) He is talking to a friend.
B
Inferences help us _____________ the meaning of a story or passage.
understand
The family set up tents and built a campfire. They cooked marshmallows and told stories under the stars. Where are they?
A) At the library
B) At the beach
C) At the campsite
D) At the grocery store
C