West B Test West B Reading: Inference and Drawing Conclusions

Question 1

A passage states: 'The factory closed last year, and now the main street has fewer open shops.' What can be inferred from this passage?

Accepted Answer

The town's economy has been negatively affected.

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The factory will reopen soon.

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Main street was always quiet.

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The shops moved to another city.

Question 2

A character in a story repeatedly checks the clock and taps her foot while waiting. What can the reader infer about her emotional state?

Accepted Answer

She is anxious or impatient.

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She is relaxed and content.

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She is bored and sleepy.

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She is happy and excited.

Question 3

A passage says: 'Despite the storm warnings, the fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.' What conclusion can be drawn?

Accepted Answer

The fishermen ignored the danger to work.

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The storm warnings were cancelled.

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The boats returned before the storm.

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The fishermen did not own radios.

Question 4

Which of the following is an inference rather than a stated fact in a passage?

Accepted Answer

The character was probably nervous about the test.

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The character walked to school every day.

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The test was scheduled for Friday.

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The character carried a red backpack.

Question 5

A passage describes a neighborhood where 'children no longer play outside and residents keep their blinds shut.' What can be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The neighborhood is experiencing some form of fear or unease.

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The neighborhood recently got a new park.

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Residents are planning a block party.

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Children prefer indoor activities everywhere.

Question 6

To draw a valid conclusion from a passage, a reader should:

Accepted Answer

Use evidence from the text combined with logical reasoning.

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Rely only on personal experience unrelated to the text.

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Assume the worst possible interpretation of events.

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Ignore any details that seem minor or unimportant.