A person that has the flu may have several symptoms like sneezing and a high temperature.

We can infer that symptoms are signs of an illness.

Those who spend hours at sedentary activities like reading & playing video games must exercise.

We can infer that sedentary activities mean sitting.

His face contorted in a twisted face of disgust. He whisked the plate across the table.

Whatever he ate did not agree with his taste pallet.

My mom forbids me to go into the woods. The trees call my name...

I will go into the woods anyway.

Automobiles must have certain safety devices such as seat belts, headlights, and good brakes.

A safety device makes driving safer.

What can you infer about the person who has this bumper sticker on their car?

This person has a reputation of being not-so-friendly.

Joe woke up and could hear the roosters crowing.

We can infer the time of day is early in the morning.

The boy glanced at the man with disdain and glared at him from head to toe.

You can infer that the boy doesn't like the man.

Some artists plan their paintings around geometric forms like squares, circles and triangles.

We can infer that geometric forms refer to the shape.

Sally runs up the stairs and slams her door. We can hear her scream and throw her backpack.

You can infer that she had a bad day at school.

Only athletes who can endure such harsh running conditions are allowed. Why use endure?

To emphasize the difficulty of participating in this race.

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1
A person that has the flu may have several symptoms like sneezing and a high temperature.
We can infer that "symptoms" are an illness.
We can infer that symptoms are signs of an illness.
We can infer that symptoms are a high temperature.
We can infer that "symptoms" are cures.
2
Those who spend hours at sedentary activities like reading & playing video games must exercise.
We can infer that sedentary activities mean sitting.
We can infer that sedentary activities mean talking.
We can infer that sedentary activities mean learning.
We can infer hat sedentary activities mean relaxing.
3
She flailed her hands in the air and yelled, "We're over here! Thank you for rescuing us!"
"You" is a stranger.
"You" is a man selling cotton candy.
"You" is her grandfather.
"You" is a policeman.
4
His face contorted in a twisted face of disgust. He whisked the plate across the table.
He doesn't like the pattern on the plate.
He is a mean guy.
He wishes he could have more of what he tasted.
Whatever he ate did not agree with his taste pallet.
5
I love my new pet with his prickly, rough exterior. I don't even mind that he isn't colorful.
My pet is an iguana.
My pet is a rabbit.
My pet is a mutt.
My pet is a snake.
6
My mom forbids me to go into the woods. The trees call my name...
I will go into the woods anyway.
I will not disobey my mom's wishes no matter what.
The trees are falling.
My mother never lets me do anything.
7
Automobiles must have certain safety devices such as seat belts, headlights, and good brakes.
A safety device makes driving faster.
A safety device makes driving lighter.
A safety device makes driving safer.
A safety device makes driving more fun.
8
What can you infer about the person who has this bumper sticker on their car?
This person is known as a sweet person.
This person has a reputation of sweeping too much.
This person is known as the owner of a dirty house.
This person has a reputation of being not-so-friendly.
9
The sunscreen Tom's mom packed for him was left unopened. Later, he realized mom knows best!
He was late coming home.
He had a sunburn.
He hated the trip to the beach.
He had a stomach ache.
10
I work in the morning. The canvas dries over night. My brushes are clean.
I am a doctor.
I am a garbage collector.
I am an artist.
I am a dog catcher.
11
She wasn't aware of it. She was still issued the ticket. She drove off more carefully.
She was speeding.
She did a doughnut in the parking lot in her car.
She had an accident and totaled her car.
She was talking on her cell phone.
12
The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I wasn't in a hurry to face the most famous pitcher.
I am a soccer player.
I am a construction worker.
I am a baseball player.
I am a football player.
13
Joe woke up and could hear the roosters crowing.
We can infer the time of day is at night.
We can infer the time of day is early in the morning.
We can infer the time of day is at noon.
We can infer the time of day is in the afternoon.
14
The boy glanced at the man with disdain and glared at him from head to toe.
You can infer that the two are the best of friends.
You can infer that the boy doesn't like the man.
You can infer that they are mad at each other.
You can infer that he boy loves the man.
15
The door was ajar and things were strewn all over the room. The TV was gone.
The maid forgot to clean the room.
The room always looks messy.
The kids moved the TV to another room.
The house had been robbed.
16
Some artists plan their paintings around geometric forms like squares, circles and triangles.
We can infer that geometric forms refer to the size.
We can infer that geometric forms refer to the painting.
We can infer that geometric forms refer to the shape.
We can infer that geometric forms refer to the color.
17
As soon as the bell rang, he grabbed his books. As usual, he was the first one out of the door.
He is at school.
He is at home.
He is at the library.
He is at the gym.
18
Sally runs up the stairs and slams her door. We can hear her scream and throw her backpack.
You can infer that she is always grouchy.
You can infer that she stubbed her toe at the door.
You can infer that she had a bad day at school.
You can infer that is how she greets her family.
19
Only athletes who can endure such harsh running conditions are allowed. Why use endure?
To emphasize the difficulty of participating in this race.
To discourage novice runners from joining the competition.
To indicate the strictness of the race's rules.
To point out that many people do not survive the event.
20
The items from a grocery receipt: cups, punch, crepe paper, cake mix, plates, chips & dip.
It's lunchtime.
It's a fancy dinner party.
It's a random list of groceries.
It's someone's birthday.

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