Inference and Prediction Quizzes: Test Your Reading Comprehension Skills

Question 1

Read the sentence and answer the question: 'The girl ran as quickly as she could, her heart was beating very fast'. What can you infer about the girl's feelings?

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She is scared.

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She is happy and excited.

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She is tired and exhausted.

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She is angry and upset.

Question 2

When a car is speeding and swerving, what can you predict might happen?

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A crash

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Slowing down

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Stopping

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Turning around

Question 3

Read the sentence: 'The sky was dark and gloomy, and the wind was howling.' What can you infer about the weather?

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It is a stormy day.

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It is a sunny day.

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It is a snowy day.

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It is a rainy day.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'The boy was running late for school. He was worried that he would get in trouble.' What do you think will be the result of the boy's tardiness?

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He will be punished.

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He will be rewarded.

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He will miss his breakfast.

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He will have to stay after school.

Question 5

Read the sentence: 'The librarian was very quiet and the children were all listening carefully.' What can you infer about the librarian's voice?

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It is soft.

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It is loud.

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It is high-pitched.

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It is low-pitched.

Question 6

Read the passage: 'The man was carrying a heavy backpack. He was sweating and breathing hard.' What do you think will happen next?

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He will take a rest

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He will run faster

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He will get lost

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He will drop the backpack

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make inferences?

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Guessing

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Asking questions

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Looking for clues

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Connecting to prior knowledge

Question 8

When you make an inference, you:

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Draw a conclusion based on evidence.

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Guess something without any evidence.

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Prove that something is true.

Question 9

What does the word 'deduce' mean?

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To guess based on evidence.

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To know for certain.

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To prove something is false.

Question 10

What is the difference between an inference and a prediction?

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An inference is based on evidence, while a prediction is not.

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A prediction is based on evidence, while an inference is not.

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An inference and a prediction are the same thing.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a good way to make an inference?

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Guessing without any proof.

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Using evidence from the text.

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Thinking about what might happen next.

Question 12

What is another word for 'predict'?

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Guess

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Know

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Prove

Question 13

How can you get better at making inferences?

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Practice making inferences from different kinds of texts.

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Memorize a list of rules for making inferences.

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Ask your teacher to give you the answers.

Question 14

What's the best way to explain inference?

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Using clues in a text to understand something that isn't directly stated

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Guessing something without enough information

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Predicting what will happen next in a story

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Imagining a new ending to a story

Question 15

Read this paragraph: 'The wind howled, the rain poured, trees swayed, and power lines snapped.' What can you predict?

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The storm will cause a lot of damage

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The storm will end quickly

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The storm won't last long

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The storm won't do any harm

Question 16

Which is NOT a good reason to make inferences and predictions?

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To impress your teacher

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To better understand a story

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To make a story more interesting

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To help remember what you've read

Question 17

Read the sentence below and choose the best inference:  The park was filled with children laughing and running, having a wonderful time.

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The weather is perfect for playing outside.

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It is a gloomy day in the park.

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The park's facilities are broken and unusable.

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The children are not enjoying themselves in the park.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a valid inference?

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I see a car driving down the street. I can infer that the car is blue.

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It's cold outside. I can infer that I need to wear a coat.

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I see a dark cloud in the sky. I can infer that it will probably rain.

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My friend is smiling. I can infer that she is happy.

Question 19

Which of these situations best demonstrates how people use inferences and predictions in everyday life?

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A doctor examining a patient's symptoms to determine the underlying illness.

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A student reviewing notes and studying for an upcoming test.

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A chef following a recipe to prepare a meal.

Question 20

Which sentence tells you that the character likes to read and write?

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She loves to read and write.

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She is shy.

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She is athletic.

Question 21

What does the phrase 'over the moon' mean?

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very happy

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very sad

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very angry

Question 22

What is the theme of the story where the main character never gives up on their friend?

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Never give up.

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Friendship is important.

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Home is where the heart is.

Question 23

When making guesses and predictions about others, it's important to:

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Be kind and not guess based on stereotypes

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Think about how the person might feel and respect their privacy

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Share our guesses and predictions with others

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Ignore any information that doesn't match our guesses

Question 24

Read the sentence below:

The man looked up at the dark clouds and sighed deeply.

How do you think the man is feeling?

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He is feeling sad.

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He is feeling happy.

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He is feeling excited.

Question 25

Read the sentence: "The detective looked at the footprints carefully." What can you infer about the detective?

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He is trying to solve a mystery

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He is following someone

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He is lost

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of inference?

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Summarizing the main idea

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Predicting what will happen next

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Drawing a conclusion

Question 27

When Lily saw the dark clouds and strong wind, she knew it was going to:

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rain

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snow

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be sunny

Question 28

If a character is kind and helpful, what can you guess about their personality?

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they care about others

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they are selfish

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they are brave

Question 29

When you make a prediction, you are:

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guessing what will happen next

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looking back at what happened before

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remembering what you learned in the past

Question 30

Which question is NOT helpful when making an inference?

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What is my favorite color?

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What clues can I find in the story?

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What do I already know about this?

Question 31

The boy is shivering and his teeth are chattering. What can you infer?

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The boy is feeling cold.

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The boy is feeling hot.

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The boy is feeling angry.

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The boy is feeling tired.

Question 32

Read the sentence: 'The cat was purring and rubbing against my leg.' What can you infer?

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The cat is happy.

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The cat is hungry.

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The cat is scared.

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The cat is sick.

Question 33

Which of these would be a good prediction for a story about a dog that is lost?

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The dog will find its way home.

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The dog will be adopted by a new family.

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The dog will be eaten by a wolf.

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The dog will be trained to become a police dog.

Question 34

Read the passage: 'The wind howled and the rain poured.' What should you predict will happen next?

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The storm will get worse.

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The sun will come out.

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The trees will fall down.

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The animals will go to sleep.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a good way to make a prediction?

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Guessing randomly

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Using your knowledge of other stories

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Looking for clues in the text

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Thinking about what the author wants you to think

Question 36

Read the sentence: 'The girl started to cry because she lost her doll.' What can you infer about how the girl feels?

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She is sad.

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She is angry.

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She is happy.

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She is excited.

Question 37

Which of these would be a good prediction for a story about a boy and his dog?

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The boy and the dog will become best friends.

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The boy and the dog will get into a fight.

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The boy will abandon the dog.

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The dog will die.

Question 38

Read the passage: 'The man was walking down the street and saw a group of children playing.' What can you infer about the children?

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They are having fun.

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They are lost.

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They are in danger.

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They are going to school.

Question 39

Which of these would be a good prediction for a story about a fearless knight?

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The knight will defeat the evil dragon.

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The knight will be killed by the dragon.

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The knight will run away from the dragon.

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The knight will become the dragon's friend.

Question 40

Read the sentence: 'The cat hid under the bed.' What can you infer about the cat?

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It is scared of something.

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It is hungry.

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It is playing.

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It is sick.