Question 1

When reading a story, how can you use evidence from the text to support your inferences?

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By quoting specific lines from the text that illustrate your inference.

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By describing your personal opinions without reference to the text.

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By summarizing the entire story without focusing on key details.

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By guessing what the characters might do next without evidence.

Question 2

What is an inference you can make when a character is described as having a worried expression?

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The character might be facing a difficult situation.

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The character is excited about something new.

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The character is planning a surprise party.

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The character is very happy and content.

Question 3

What does it mean to make an inference while reading?

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To draw a conclusion based on the evidence provided in the text.

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To only read the dialogue and ignore descriptions.

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To write a summary of the chapter.

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To memorize all the words in the text.

Question 4

If a character is often found looking out the window, what inference might you draw about their feelings?

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The character may be feeling lonely or yearning for something outside their environment.

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The character is busy working on a project.

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The character is excited about a new adventure.

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The character is always happy and content.

Question 5

Which statement best helps to make an inference about a theme in a story?

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The author illustrates the struggles of friendship through the conflicts between the main characters.

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The story has a lot of dialogue between the characters.

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The main character is always happy and never faces challenges.

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The author describes the setting in great detail.

Question 6

What can you infer if a story describes a character who often helps others but feels lonely?

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The character may be sacrificing personal happiness for the sake of others.

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The character does not care about helping others.

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The character is very popular and has a lot of friends.

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The character enjoys being alone all the time.

Question 7

How can you use context clues from a text to support an inference?

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By analyzing surrounding words and sentences that give hints about the characters' emotions or actions.

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By only looking at the illustrations or graphics.

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By reading the text quickly and making guesses.

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By ignoring the context and focusing only on individual words.

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