IREAD Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 2

Question 1

Jada looked at the thermometer and quickly grabbed her mittens, hat, and scarf. What can you infer about the temperature outside?

Accepted Answer

It is very cold outside.

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It is warm and pleasant.

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It is a hot summer day.

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It is a mild spring morning.

Question 2

A story says a character 'slammed the door and refused to come to dinner.' What inference can the reader make?

Accepted Answer

The character is upset or angry.

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The character is delighted about something.

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The character is very sleepy.

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The character is eager to help cook dinner.

Question 3

To make a strong inference, a reader should use ___.

Accepted Answer

clues from the text and prior knowledge together

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only the pictures in the book

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only what the author directly states

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the back cover summary

Question 4

Read: 'Carlos studied every night for two weeks. When he got his test back, he grinned from ear to ear.' What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

Carlos likely received a good grade on the test.

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Carlos did not prepare for the test.

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Carlos forgot to turn in his test.

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Carlos was surprised that there was a test.

Question 5

A passage describes a boy watching the finishing line with wide eyes as a runner sprints toward it. The boy is biting his nails. What can you infer about the boy?

Accepted Answer

The boy is tense and anxious about the race.

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The boy is calm and relaxed.

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The boy is unhappy the race is happening.

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The boy has no interest in the race.

Question 6

Which of the following is the BEST definition of 'drawing a conclusion' in reading?

Accepted Answer

Using text evidence and reasoning to decide something not directly stated

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Copying a sentence from the text word for word

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Listing every event that happened in order

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Choosing a favorite part of the story

Question 7

After reading a nonfiction passage about bees, a student concludes that bees are important to the environment. The passage never directly states this. The student used ___.

Accepted Answer

details from the passage plus what she knows about plants and food

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only her imagination

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the title of the passage alone

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the author's biography