Inferences

I can infer that Susan is a loyal friend.

"It's both of us or nothing!" Susan told the other little girl. Susan wanted Lauren to be able to play too.

I can infer that there are fireworks exploding in the sky.

"Wow!" said Kim. "That was a pretty one!" All the people were looking at the dark sky. "There goes another one!" said Mom. "It lights up the sky!" When the show was over, the tired children went home and went to bed.

I can infer the person broke the trophy because she was mad.

After Sarah broke the trophy, her father turned and walked away without saying anything.

I can infer that the characters are playing a game of basketball.

Carol dribbled down the court and then passed the ball to Ann.

I can infer that the person is surprised.

Grandma's mouth dropped open. Her hands flew to her face.

I can infer the person just hit a baseball and is running to 1st base.

I hear a loud "thwack" as the ball flies high in the air. The crowd roars with excitement and I run fast before the ball is brought back.

I can infer the person is at an amusement park.

I hear screaming. My stomach feels funny. Can you see my hair blowing? I'm feel excited. There is a think metal bar across my lap.

I can infer the person is scuba diving.

I see bubbles rising. I hear my own breathing. There are fish swimming above me. I feel the seaweed swaying.

I can infer that there was a tornado.

In the morning, we noticed that the trees were uprooted and homes were missing their rooftops.

I can infer the person is afraid of the dark.

It's so dark in here. I pull the blanket to my face. I'm so nervous. If I could only have my light on, I'd feel so much better. Someone will come and kiss me soon.

I can infer the boys are going to school.

Mom gave Matt and Josh laundry money and walked them to the bus. When the bus came they got on with all of the other children and waved goodbye to mom.

I can infer a bunny ate the carrot.

T.J. went to look in the cage. There was his new pet, Hopper. The carrot T.J. had put in the cage was gone! "I guess hopper was hungry," he said.

I can infer a snowman melted.

The boys and girls were very sad. Frosty was gone and just a pool of water was left under his hat! Frosty had told them he would be back next year, but they still missed him very much.

I can infer the boys are collecting insects in jars.

The boys poked holes in lids of the jars. They went outside to look around the yard. "There's one!" said Bobby. "Now let's find one for you!"

I can infer there was a surprise party for bunny.

The bunny hopped up to the door of the little house. He rang the doorbell. All the other animals were inside. When the turtle opened the door, all of the bunny's friends yelled, "Surprise!"

I can infer that girl is in little bear's house.

The little girl went into the house. No one was home. She sat in the chairs, she ate the porridge, and she fell asleep! When the bears came home, the little bear started to cry!

I can infer that the person is sad that the ice cream melted.

The sun was very hot. Katie cried as ice cream dripped down her arm. She spent her own quarter for that ice cream cone.

I can infer that this person is riding a rollercoaster.

While we roared down the tracks, we could feel the bounce and sway of the car. The seats were not very comfortable and the people around me were talking. I closed my eyes and the noises got louder.

I can infer that a person is getting a hair cut.

With clippers in one hand and scissors in the other, Chris was ready to begin the task. He put a cape over the small child.

I can infer that the boy is proud of his music.

Ray always carried his flute with him. He shined it every night and was very careful with it. He didn't want anything to happen to it.