Reading Inference
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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13 Slides • 4 Questions
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Making Inferences in Reading
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Prepare to read and re-read the following passage
Sometimes reading and re-reading helps you pick up on things you may have missed before.
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Multiple Choice
How did Brently Malard generally feel towards his wife? He
had always loved her
kept her at arms length
liked to play practical jokes on her
had cruel intentions towards her
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Multiple Choice
Which detail best expresses Josephine's vision of her future?
the bitter moment
she'd weep again
spread her arms out in welcome
blind persistence
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Multiple Choice
What was the doctors' meaning when they said that Josephine died of "joy that kills"? They thought that...
she was overcome and thrilled to see her husband
she was excited about her upcoming life of freedom
her heart was worn out from giving so much love
her heart was weakened from the strain of living
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Multiple Choice
Why did Josephine die?
She was overcome with relief.
She was shocked that she would not be free.
She was confused by feelings of love and hate.
She thought there would be no one to live for.
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Final Tip:
Making inferences is part of every day life. Everyday you have to "read the room" or "read between the lines". While this may seem like new information, making inferences is part of our day to day routine.
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