Name: Bella

Date:15/6/2020 Score: ________/10

Language Quiz: Inference

Use the following passage to help you answer questions 1-2.

T.J. went to look in the cage. There was his new pet, Hopper! The carrot T.J. had put in the cage was gone!

1. What is T.J.’s pet?

T.J.’s pet is a rabbit.

2. Explain 2 clues that helped you know.

• Rabbits move by hopping.
• Rabbits are known to eat carrots.

Use the following passage to help you answer questions 3-4.

Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal’s office.  Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher’s voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened.  Tommy sneered at John, and John returned the angry glare.  As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones’ office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn’t have to look her in the eye

3. From this paragraph you can infer that,

a.  Tommy and John had disappointed their teacher

b.  Tommy and John are sworn enemies

c.  The principal, known for being hard on students, would yell at them both

4. Explain 2 clues that helped you know.

• “They sat outside the principal’s office”. Tommy and John had a fight.
• Tommy and John looked at each other angrily.

Use the following passage to help you answer questions 5-6

Mom made a cake, decorated it, and put candles on it. Then children came with presents and everyone had fun playing games.

5. What is going on?

A birthday party is taking place.

6. Explain 2 clues that helped you know.

• Mom made a cake. Cakes are usually made for special occasions such as birthdays.
• People came with presents. Presents are given at events like birthdays.

Use the following conversation to help you answer questions 7-8

Amy:        Look at the long line!  Do you think we’ll get in?

Bob:        I think so.  Some of these people already have tickets.

Amy:        How much are the tickets?

Bob:        Only $3.00 for the first show.  I’ll pay.

Amy:        Thanks.  I’ll buy some popcorn.

7. What are Amy and Bob doing?

I infer that Amy and Bob are going to watch a movie.

8. Explain 2 clues that helped you know.

• A keyword in the text is ‘tickets’. When you watch a movie, you have to buy tickets to get in.
• Amy said she’ll buy popcorn. At the movies, people usually buy popcorn as a main treat.

Use the following passage to help you answer questions 9-10

The family saw many animals. First, they saw the giraffes. Then they went to the bear den. They thought the monkeys were very fun to watch.

9. Where is this family?

The family is at a zoo.

10. Explain 2 clues that helped you know.

• A common place where you would find different kinds of animals is at the zoo.
• At the zoo, people watch animals.