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.

Answer

Mittens, a hat, and a scarf are cold-weather accessories, so the temperature must be very cold.

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.

Answer

Slamming a door and refusing to join others are behaviors that suggest the character is upset or angry.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

clues from the text and prior knowledge together

Answer

Strong inferences combine textual evidence with the reader's own knowledge, not just one source alone.

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.

Answer

Studying hard and then grinning suggests Carlos did well on his 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.

Answer

Wide eyes and nail-biting are signs of tension and anxiety, indicating the boy is nervously watching the race.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 2