Inferences with Text Evidence

Prove it from the text! 8 passages ask for an inference plus the evidence behind it. Free printable PDF with answer key.

8 problems · Standards: RL.5.1 · Difficulty: hard

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Highlights

1. Maya ran to the window and pressed her nose against the glass. White flakes were falling from the sky and covering the grass. She grabbed her coat and boots. What can you infer? What is your evidence?
2. Ben's hands were shaking as he walked onto the stage. He could see hundreds of faces staring at him. He took a deep breath and tried to remember the first line of his speech. What can you infer about Ben? What is your evidence?
3. Lila walked into the kitchen and stopped suddenly. Broken eggs were on the floor. Flour covered the counter and cabinets. Her little brother stood in the middle of the mess with a wooden spoon. What can you infer? What is your evidence?
4. The old house at the end of Maple Street had vines growing over the windows. The mailbox was overflowing with letters and newspapers. Tall weeds covered the front path. What can you infer about this house? What is your evidence?
5. Emma checked her watch for the third time in five minutes. She kept looking down the street, standing on her tiptoes to see farther. Finally, she spotted a yellow vehicle turning the corner. She picked up her backpack and smiled. What can you infer? What is your evidence?
6. Marcus slammed his pencil down on his desk. He had erased his answer so many times that there was a hole in his paper. The other students were already turning in their tests and leaving the room. He looked at the clock and sighed. What can you infer about how Marcus feels? What is your evidence?

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