Instructions
Read the passages below and answer the questions following each one. Use your inference skills to gather information from the text to support your answers.
Passage 1:
Sarah walked into the room, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She quickly gathered her friends around and whispered something in their ears. They all giggled and glanced towards the corner where a mysterious box sat. Sarah's voice was barely above a whisper as she said, “I can't believe we finally found it!”
Questions:
- What do you think Sarah and her friends found?
- How do you think Sarah feels about the item in the box? Provide reasons for your answer.
Passage 2:
It was a cold winter evening. The wind howled outside as James wrapped himself in a warm blanket. He watched the snow gently fall, covering everything in a soft, white layer. With a cup of hot cocoa in his hands, he smiled and thought, “This is the best time of the year!”
Questions:
- What can you infer about James's favorite season?
- How does the weather contribute to James's mood? Give examples from the text.
Passage 3:
Amy opened her report card and felt her heart sink. She had worked so hard this semester, but the grades in math and science were not what she had hoped for. She sighed, thinking about the countless hours she had spent studying. “Maybe I need to change my study habits,” she mused to herself.
Questions:
- What do you think Amy's thoughts reveal about her attitude towards her grades?
- What inference can you make about Amy's future actions based on this passage?