Inferences

Waiting for the results of the audition was nerve-racking. Marcy paced the room and watched the clock. The phone rang. She answered it with such urgency that she sounded out a breath. It was the wrong number. She slammed the phone down and continued pacing. How would you describe Marcy?

After Halloween, David counted his pieces of candy and gave half to his little sister. He explained to his mother that because she had a cold and could not go out trick-or-treating, he wanted her to have half. He also shared his toys with her and let her take part in the games that he and his friends played. How would you describe David?

Exercise can take many forms. Roller skating, walking, bicycling, running, and swimming are just a few forms of exercise. Exercise is good for the mind and body. We should do some form of exercise every day to keep our bodies healthy and strong. Besides being so good for us, exercise can be great fun. What is the purpose of the previous paragraph?

Gabriel was saddened and angered by the news. Ingesting plastic bags had killed another dolphin. This was the third time this month. Gabriel felt even more inspired to educate students about the effects of littering. What is Gabriel concerned about here?

The car's engine sputtered and then died. She tried to start it again, but the sputtering continued, and the engine died again. What in the world was going on? She had never had any problems with this car. It was nearly brand new. Then she happened to glance at the gas gauge. Oh, no! How could she have forgotten? What most likely caused the problems with the car?

Tress were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and assorted small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of some small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held jagged shards. What was causing this to happen?

"Quiet" was the rule here, People whispered when they had a question. Computers were lined up against one long wall and were all in use. In the center of the large main room, there was a main desk with two people staffing it. They could answer most question or knew how to find the answers. What is the occupation of these two people?

She honestly had no idea how she had ever survived without it. Once she hooked it up and programmed the information into it, she was on her way. The voice told her where and when to turn, and even told her when she had arrived at her destination. It was so wonderful to think that she would never get lost again, no matter where she was traveling. What device was used in this paragraph?