What is an inference?
A story describes a character who 'clutched the letter tightly, her knuckles turning white as she read the same line over and over.' What can you infer about the character's feelings? Select the BEST answer.
In an informational text, the author writes: 'Despite the company's claims of environmental responsibility, their factory continues to release untreated waste into the river.' What inference is MOST strongly supported?
A character in a story says, 'Of course I'm fine with your decision,' while 'forcing a smile and clenching her fists behind her back.' What can you infer about the character's feelings? Select the BEST answer.
A character in a story says, 'Fine, whatever you think is best,' while avoiding eye contact and crossing her arms. What can you infer about her true feelings? Select the BEST answer.
A student infers that the main character is nervous about giving a speech. Which piece of evidence BEST supports this inference?
A reader infers that the old man is lonely. Which detail BEST supports this inference?
A student infers that the character is upset. Which evidence BEST supports this inference?
Saturday mornings at the park are supposed to be filled with my family playing soccer. I lived for Sundays. Now, I dread them.
"Mija, I told you. I need to help Derek cater today's party," she replies exasperated. "We'll be done by the time soccer's over," she continues. "You won't even miss me. Besides, Derek said he would make it up you!" She squeezes his hand on the stick shift. He turns and smiles.
"Dad would have stayed," I whisper to my hands. The look on her face tells me she heard me.
She opens her mouth, "Mari, I-"
The grass was wet, and there were puddles along the sidewalk.
What can you infer happened earlier? Select the BEST answer.
A reader infers that Mia is a responsible student. Which details from the story best support this inference? (Select ALL that apply.)