IREAD Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 3

Question 1

A story says: 'Lily's palms were sweaty, her heart beat fast, and she kept practicing her lines under her breath.' What can you infer Lily is about to do?

Accepted Answer

Perform or speak in front of others

Answer

Sweaty palms, a fast heartbeat, and practicing lines are signs of stage fright, suggesting Lily is about to perform or speak publicly.

Question 2

When a text states something directly, that information is called ___. When a reader figures something out from clues, it is called a(n) ___."

Accepted Answer

explicit information; inference

Answer

Explicit information is stated directly in the text, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from clues rather than stated outright.

Question 3

Read: 'The dog ran to the door, wagging its tail, when it heard the car pull into the driveway.' What can you infer?

Accepted Answer

The dog's owner has come home.

Answer

Dogs typically react with excitement—running and wagging their tails—when their owner arrives home.

Question 4

Which clue from a story BEST supports the inference that a character is hiding a secret?

Accepted Answer

She looked away quickly and changed the subject whenever it came up.

Answer

Looking away and changing the subject are behaviors associated with trying to hide or avoid something.

Question 5

Read: 'The park was completely empty. Leaves blew across the path and the swings moved in the wind.' What can you infer about the weather or time?

Accepted Answer

It is likely a cold, windy, or quiet time when few people are out.

Answer

An empty park with blowing leaves and moving swings suggests cold or windy conditions that have kept people away.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 3