To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.
True
False
2. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?
He is scared of getting in trouble.
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
He can't wait to break another window.
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
3. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
10 pts
In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.
true
false
4. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
10 pts
It can be inferred that many people had walked on the sand.
valid
not enough evidence
5. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
10 pts
It can be inferred that the 2 people are married.
valid
not enough evidence
6. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
The person on the right seems to be on the phone.
logical inference
not enough evidence
7. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
10 pts
It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.
true
false
8. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
10 pts
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...
Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
Maggie lives close to school.
Maggie is never late for school
Maggie is excited about going to school.
9. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
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 can be inferred?
Hudson is an auto mechanic.
Hudson enjoys his job.
Hudson works as a plumber.
Hudson is a car salesman.
10. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.” It can be inferred that...
Nicole's car is broken.
Nicole is going on vacation.
Nicole is going shopping.
Nicole lives in a big city.
11. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.
Observation
Inference
12. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.