Making Inferences: Improve Reading Comprehension Skills for 1st Graders

Question 1

Let's imagine you're writing a story about a boy named Billy. How can you write a sentence that shows Billy is feeling excited?

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Billy's heart was beating fast as he ran to the playground.

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Billy walked slowly to the park.

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Billy sat quietly on the bench.

Question 2

In the story, the character is hiding under the bed. We can guess that the character is probably feeling...

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scared

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happy

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excited

Question 3

The text says that the boy was jumping up and down with joy. We can guess that he is...

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happy

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sad

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tired

Question 4

The text says that the dog was barking at the mailman. We can guess that the dog is...

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protective

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friendly

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scared

Question 5

The text says that the man was sweating and out of breath. We can guess that he has been...

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running

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sleeping

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eating

Question 6

The passage mentions that the store was closed and there was a sign that said 'Out of Business.' We can guess that the store is...

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closed permanently

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open for business

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open for limited hours

Question 7

The text says that the boy was crying and had a scraped knee. We can guess that he...

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fell down

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got into a fight

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is lost

Question 8

The passage mentions that the girl was smiling and holding a trophy. We can guess that she...

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won a competition

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lost a competition

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is going to a party

Question 9

What can you guess about the setting of the story when you hear the word 'meadow'?

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It is in a field.

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It is in a forest.

Question 10

What should you not do when making an inference?

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Guess the author's favorite color.

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Use clues from the story.

Question 11

What is the main difference between a fact and an inference?

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Facts are always true, while inferences are guesses.

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Inferences can be supported by clues, while facts cannot.

Question 12

When we make inferences, what do we use to figure out things that aren't directly said?

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Clues in the text

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Our imaginations

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Pictures in the story

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Our friends' ideas

Question 13

What clues can you use to learn more about a character in a story?

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The character's actions and words

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The setting of the story

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The length of the story

Question 14

Which of these hints tells you that a story is set in the past?

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Once upon a time

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Yesterday

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In the future

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Last week

Question 15

Read the sentence: 'The car was old and rusty.' What can you guess about the car?

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It has been used a lot.

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It is new.

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It is broken.

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It is expensive.

Question 16

Read the sentence: 'The little girl had a big, bright smile.' What can you guess about the girl?

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She is happy.

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She is sad.

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She is angry.

Question 17

Read the sentence: 'This plant needs lots of sunlight.' Where should you put the plant?

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In a sunny spot

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In a dark room

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In a refrigerator

Question 18

Read the sentence: 'The boy has a kind smile.' What is the boy like?

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He is friendly.

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He is mean.

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He is shy.

Question 19

Read the sentence: 'The classroom was filled with laughter.' What is the classroom like?

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It is a happy place.

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It is a quiet place.

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It is a messy place.

Question 20

When the character in the story said, 'The wind roared like a ferocious beast,' what can you guess about the wind?

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It was raging and making a loud noise.

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It was soft and gentle.

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It was a friendly and playful breeze.

Question 21

Read the sentence: 'He dashed as fast as his little legs could carry him.' What can you infer about his speed?

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He was running as quickly as he could.

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He was moving very slowly.

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He was running moderately fast.

Question 22

Which of these sentences suggests that the main character is feeling joyful and excited?

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She skipped down the street with a wide smile on her face.

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He sat in the corner with his shoulders slumped.

Question 23

Read the sentence: 'The house smelled like freshly baked cookies.' What can you infer about the atmosphere in the house?

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It was inviting and cozy.

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It was empty and quiet.

Question 24

Which of these sentences suggests that the main character is feeling sad and lonely?

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She cried herself to sleep.

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He was laughing and having fun with his friends.

Question 25

Read the following paragraph: 'The sky was dark and cloudy. The wind was howling and the trees were shaking.' What can you infer about the weather?

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It was stormy and windy.

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It was a sunny and beautiful day.

Question 26

The dog is breathing hard and has saliva coming from its mouth. What can we guess about the dog?

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The dog might be hot.

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The dog might be angry.

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The dog might be scared.

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The dog might be thirsty.

Question 27

What kind of word can give you clues to make smart guesses?

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Adjectives

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Nouns

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Verbs

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Prepositions

Question 28

A boy is shaking and has goosebumps. What can we guess about the boy?

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He might be cold.

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He might be hot.

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He might be sick.

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He might be tired.

Question 29

What should you do first before making a smart guess?

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Read what is written carefully.

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Guess what will happen next.

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Ask a friend for help.

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Don't read what is written.

Question 30

We see a girl pick up a book and start reading. What can we guess about the girl?

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She might like to read.

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She might be bored.

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She might be tired.

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She might be hungry.

Question 31

There was wind howling through the trees, making them sway vigorously. What do you think the weather was like?

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It was a windy storm.

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It was a rainy day.

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It was a hot summer day.

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It was a calm, clear evening.

Question 32

The boy was smiling with sparkling eyes as he walked into the room. How do you think the boy was feeling?

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He was excited.

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He was scared.

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He was angry.

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He was sad and lonely.

Question 33

The girl walked into the classroom with her arms full of books. What can you guess about the girl?

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She likes to read.

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She is a teacher.

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She has many friends.

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She is going to the library.

Question 34

The plant in the garden has big, green leaves and is growing quickly. What do you think about the plant?

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It is healthy.

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It needs more water.

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It is dying.

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It is turning brown.

Question 35

The country's climate is hot and dry. What kind of plants do you think you would find there?

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There would be few trees and plants.

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You would find colorful flowers all over.

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You would find mostly aquatic plants.

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You would find lots of lush forests.

Question 36

The animal had thick fur and lives in a very cold place. What can you guess about the animal?

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It has adapted to the cold.

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It can change colors.

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It has big ears.

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It can swim.