Making Inferences – Practice 1

Making Inferences👀

An inference is a logical conclusion based on evidence. For instance, given the information that Nadun loves animals, you might logically infer that he would also enjoy looking at photographs of them. A valid inference is believable and realistic. For example, it would not be logical to assume that because Nadun loves animals that he is a professional animal photographer or that he will one day be a veterinarian. If you had more information about Nadun Flower, then you might be able to make these inferences. However, since that information has not been given, these inferences cannot be supported.

Making Inferences – Practice 1

Read this paragraph from a memoir and then answer the questions that follow.

I quickly packed my suitcase. I tossed in a change of clothes, a toothbrush, and a hairbrush. Glancing at my watch, I zipped the suitcase and walked to the front door. After I shut the window blinds, I pulled a heavy coat from the closet.

 

 

1. Based on information in the passage, what is a reasonable inference to make about the narrator’s plans?

·         The narrator is probably taking a short trip. (The narrator is packing a suitcase but with only one change of clothes.)

·         The narrator may have not had much advance notice since the narrator seems rushed. (The narrator is packing quickly.)

·         The narrator may be going where the weather is cool. (The narrator takes a heavy coat.)

·         The narrator will likely be staying overnight. (The narrator only packs one change of clothes and closes the blinds.)

2.       Underline any words in the passage that helped you make this inference.

I quickly packed my suitcase. I tossed in a change of clothes, a toothbrush, and a hairbrush. Glancing at my watch, I zipped the suitcase and walked to the front door. After I shut the window blinds, I pulled a heavy coat from the closet.

3.       Which inference is supported by specific information in the passage? (Make an X next to the supported inference.)

	The narrator has new luggage.
O	The narrator is going to take a short trip.
	The narrator likes being outdoors in winter.
	The narrator is going to the airport.