Comprehension and Inference Flashcards

Read: 'Every time Rohan studied late at night, his grades improved.' What can be INFERRED?

Answer: Studying late at night helps Rohan perform better.

The consistent pattern — late-night studying leading to improved grades — supports the inference that this method benefits Rohan.

Passage: 'The street vendor packed his goods as dark clouds gathered overhead.' What does this suggest?

Answer: The vendor expected it to rain and was protecting his goods.

Packing up in response to dark clouds gathering suggests the vendor was anticipating rain and taking action to protect his goods.

Read: 'The little girl cried when her balloon flew away.' What can we infer?

Answer: The girl was upset because she lost something she liked.

Crying when something is lost indicates emotional attachment to it, inferring that the girl valued her balloon.

Passage: 'Priya reached the station only to find the platform empty and the clock showing 10:05.' What can be inferred?

Answer: The train had already departed.

An empty platform after a scheduled time strongly suggests the train has already left.

Read: 'The doctor frowned after reviewing the test results.' What might this suggest?

Answer: The doctor was concerned or troubled by the results.

Frowning typically signals concern, displeasure, or worry. In a medical context, this suggests the results were troubling.

Passage: 'The park that once echoed with children's laughter was now silent.' What does this convey?

Answer: The park has changed and is no longer lively.

The contrast between past liveliness ('echoed with laughter') and present silence indicates a change — the park is no longer active.