🔍 What is an Inference?

An inference is like being a detective! You use clues from what you read plus what you already know to figure out something the author didn't directly tell you.

Example: "Sarah grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before heading outside."

Inference: It's probably raining or about to rain outside.

Clues: umbrella + raincoat = protection from rain

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Inferences

Read each passage and choose the best inference.

What can you infer about Jake?

What can you infer?

What can you infer about this movie?

How do you think Lisa did on her test?

✏️ Part 2: Written Response Inferences

Tommy's alarm didn't go off, so he jumped out of bed when he saw the time. He threw on yesterday's clothes, grabbed a granola bar, and ran out the door without brushing his teeth. When he got to school, the parking lot was almost empty.

a) What can you infer about what time Tommy woke up? Use evidence from the passage.

b) What clues tell you that Tommy was in a hurry?

Maria had been practicing piano for three hours every day for the past month. Today, she put on her best dress and polished her shoes until they sparkled. Her family loaded into the car with a bouquet of flowers and a camera.

What event is probably happening today? Explain your inference using at least two clues from the passage.