Passage: John woke up to the sound of rain hitting his window. He looked outside and saw dark clouds covering the sky. He decided to cancel his outdoor picnic plans for the day.
What can be inferred from the passage?
A) John enjoys rainy weather.
B) John prefers indoor activities when it’s raining.
C) John will go ahead with his picnic plans.
D) John dislikes picnics.
Answer: B) John prefers indoor activities when it’s raining.
Passage: The bakery had a sign that read, “Freshly Baked Every Morning.” Sarah bought a loaf of bread at 5 PM and found it to be stale.
What can be inferred from the passage?
A) The bakery doesn’t sell fresh bread.
B) Sarah likes stale bread.
C) The sign at the bakery is misleading.
D) The bakery only bakes in the morning.
Answer: C) The sign at the bakery is misleading.
Passage: Maria always carries an umbrella in her bag. Today, despite clear skies, she brought her umbrella to work.
What can be inferred about Maria?
A) Maria forgot to check the weather forecast.
B) Maria is superstitious about umbrellas.
C) Maria expects it to rain later.
D) Maria doesn’t like sunny days.
Answer: C) Maria expects it to rain later.
Passage: The library was filled with students studying quietly. Books were scattered on tables, and the librarian was busy shelving books.
What can be inferred about the library?
A) It is noisy and chaotic.
B) It is a quiet and studious environment.
C) It is closed for the day.
D) It is a bookstore.
Answer: B) It is a quiet and studious environment.
Passage: Sarah’s alarm clock didn’t go off, so she missed her morning bus. She arrived late to work and found her desk covered in paperwork.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s morning?
A) Sarah woke up early.
B) Sarah caught her bus on time.
C) Sarah’s morning was stressful.
D) Sarah had a relaxing morning.
Answer: C) Sarah’s morning was stressful.
Passage: The restaurant had a sign that said, “Try Our Special Pasta.” Many customers ordered the pasta dish and praised its taste.
What can be inferred about the pasta dish?
A) It is not popular among customers.
B) It is the restaurant’s least favorite item.
C) It is well-liked by customers.
D) It is expensive.
Answer: C) It is well-liked by customers.
Passage: Mark saw his neighbor watering her plants every morning. He concluded that she must have a passion for gardening.
What can be inferred about Mark’s neighbor?
A) She dislikes gardening.
B) She waters her plants sporadically.
C) She enjoys gardening.
D) She hires someone to water her plants.
Answer: C) She enjoys gardening.
Passage: Lisa found a wallet on the street filled with cash and cards. She took it to the police station immediately.
What can be inferred about Lisa?
A) Lisa kept the wallet for herself.
B) Lisa dislikes helping others.
C) Lisa is honest and responsible.
D) Lisa is careless.
Answer: C) Lisa is honest and responsible.
Passage: The dog barked loudly whenever someone approached the house. The neighbors often complained about the noise.
What can be inferred about the dog’s behavior?
A) The dog is friendly.
B) The dog is aggressive.
C) The dog doesn’t bark.
D) The dog is well-trained.
Answer: B) The dog is aggressive.
Passage: After weeks of practice, Sarah performed flawlessly at the piano recital. The audience gave her a standing ovation.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s piano skills?
A) Sarah needs more practice.
B) Sarah is a beginner.
C) Sarah is highly skilled.
D) Sarah dislikes playing the piano.
Answer: C) Sarah is highly skilled.
Passage: Every time Maria went to the park, she fed the ducks. The ducks recognized her and eagerly swam towards her.
What can be inferred about Maria and the ducks?
A) Maria is afraid of ducks.
B) Maria doesn’t like feeding animals.
C) Maria has a friendly relationship with the ducks.
D) Maria is allergic to ducks.
Answer: C) Maria has a friendly relationship with the ducks.
Passage: The company announced a new policy of remote work. Many employees expressed relief and mentioned the convenience of working from home.
What can be inferred about the employees?
A) The employees prefer working at the office.
B) The employees dislike remote work.
C) The employees find remote work beneficial.
D) The employees are indifferent to the policy change.
Answer: C) The employees find remote work beneficial.
Passage: Jim always carries a book in his bag. During lunch breaks, he enjoys reading in the park.
What can be inferred about Jim?
A) Jim dislikes reading.
B) Jim only reads at home.
C) Jim enjoys reading outdoors.
D) Jim doesn’t own any books.
Answer: C) Jim enjoys reading outdoors.
Passage: Every morning, the bakery sold freshly baked bread. Customers lined up early to buy warm loaves.
What can be inferred about the bakery?
A) The bakery sells stale bread.
B) The bakery opens late.
C) The bakery is popular for fresh bread.
D) The bakery doesn’t sell bread.
Answer: C) The bakery is popular for fresh bread.
Passage: Despite her fear of heights, Sarah decided to try skydiving. She wanted to overcome her phobia.
What can be inferred about Sarah?
A) Sarah enjoys heights.
B) Sarah is fearless.
C) Sarah is trying to conquer her fear.
D) Sarah dislikes adventure.
Answer: C) Sarah is trying to conquer her fear.
Passage: The student consistently scored high marks in math. The teacher praised the student’s problem-solving skills.
What can be inferred about the student?
A) The student struggles with math.
B) The student is average in math.
C) The student is good at math.
D) The student dislikes math.
Answer: C) The student is good at math.
Passage: Mark observed his neighbor’s behavior and noticed she always recycled plastic and paper. He concluded that she cares about the environment.
What can be inferred about Mark’s neighbor?
A) She doesn’t recycle.
B) She is environmentally conscious.
C) She dislikes nature.
D) She doesn’t care about recycling.
Answer: B) She is environmentally conscious.
Passage: The restaurant had a sign saying, “Best Pizza in Town.” Many customers recommended the restaurant to their friends.
What can be inferred about the restaurant’s pizza?
A) The pizza is not popular.
B) The pizza is average.
C) The pizza is well-liked by customers.
D) The pizza is expensive.
Answer: C) The pizza is well-liked by customers.
Passage: Sarah was always punctual and never missed a deadline. Her boss commended her on her reliability.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s work ethic?
A) Sarah is frequently late.
B) Sarah is unreliable.
C) Sarah is punctual and dependable.
D) Sarah doesn’t meet deadlines.
Answer: C) Sarah is punctual and dependable.
Passage: The child was seen sharing toys with other kids at the playground. Parents praised the child’s generosity.
What can be inferred about the child?
A) The child is selfish.
B) The child is friendly and sharing.
C) The child dislikes playing with others.
D) The child is greedy.
Answer: B) The child is friendly and sharing.
Passage: Mary always carries a notebook and pen in her bag. She likes to jot down ideas wherever she goes.
What can be inferred about Mary?
A) Mary dislikes writing.
B) Mary is forgetful.
C) Mary values creativity and organization.
D) Mary prefers using electronic devices.
Answer: C) Mary values creativity and organization.
Passage: The student spent hours in the library every day. When exams came, the student performed exceptionally well.
What can be inferred about the student’s study habits?
A) The student doesn’t study.
B) The student studies regularly.
C) The student studies only during exams.
D) The student struggles with exams.
Answer: B) The student studies regularly.
Passage: John always took the same route to work. One day, due to roadwork, he had to take a different route and arrived late.
What can be inferred about John’s familiarity with his route?
A) John likes exploring new routes.
B) John is unfamiliar with his route.
C) John is used to his usual route.
D) John doesn’t work.
Answer: C) John is used to his usual route.
Passage: Sarah received a bouquet of flowers at work. She blushed and smiled, feeling happy and appreciated.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s feelings?
A) Sarah is unhappy.
B) Sarah is indifferent.
C) Sarah is pleased and grateful.
D) Sarah is angry.
Answer: C) Sarah is pleased and grateful.
Passage: Mark noticed that his coworker always volunteers for extra tasks. He assumed his coworker enjoys taking on challenges.
What can be inferred about Mark’s coworker?
A) The coworker avoids work.
B) The coworker dislikes challenges.
C) The coworker enjoys challenges.
D) The coworker is lazy.
Answer: C) The coworker enjoys challenges.
Passage: The child spent hours drawing and coloring pictures. The parents displayed the artwork proudly on the refrigerator.
What can be inferred about the child’s artistic skills?
A) The child dislikes art.
B) The child is average at art.
C) The child is talented in art.
D) The child doesn’t draw.
Answer: C) The child is talented in art.
Passage: Sarah always smiled and greeted everyone at work. Her colleagues described her as friendly and approachable.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s personality?
A) Sarah is unfriendly.
B) Sarah is approachable.
C) Sarah doesn’t smile.
D) Sarah is shy.
Answer: B) Sarah is approachable.
Passage: Mark’s car broke down on the highway. He called for assistance and waited patiently for help to arrive.
What can be inferred about Mark’s behavior?
A) Mark panicked and became impatient.
B) Mark is calm and patient.
C) Mark abandoned his car.
D) Mark doesn’t have a car.
Answer: B) Mark is calm and patient.
Passage: The dog wagged its tail and licked everyone who came to visit. Guests commented on the dog’s friendliness.
What can be inferred about the dog’s behavior?
A) The dog is aggressive.
B) The dog is friendly.
C) The dog barks loudly.
D) The dog doesn’t like guests.
Answer: B) The dog is friendly.
Passage: Maria always brought homemade treats for her coworkers. They appreciated her gestures of kindness.
What can be inferred about Maria?
A) Maria is selfish.
B) Maria doesn’t share food.
C) Maria is generous and thoughtful.
D) Maria dislikes her coworkers.
Answer: C) Maria is generous and thoughtful.
Passage: The child carefully built a sandcastle at the beach. The parents praised the child’s patience and creativity.
What can be inferred about the child’s activity?
A) The child didn’t build anything.
B) The child built a sandcastle.
C) The child dislikes the beach.
D) The child is lazy.
Answer: B) The child built a sandcastle.
Passage: The customer browsed through various options before making a purchase. The salesperson noted the customer’s attention to detail.
What can be inferred about the customer?
A) The customer buys impulsively.
B) The customer is indecisive.
C) The customer is thorough in decision-making.
D) The customer doesn’t buy anything.
Answer: C) The customer is thorough in decision-making.
Passage: Sarah received a promotion at work after completing a challenging project. Her dedication and hard work paid off.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s work performance?
A) Sarah’s performance is average.
B) Sarah doesn’t work hard.
C) Sarah is dedicated and successful.
D) Sarah dislikes promotions.
Answer: C) Sarah is dedicated and successful.
Passage: The child hugged the new puppy tightly and giggled. The parents observed the child’s excitement and happiness.
What can be inferred about the child’s feelings?
A) The child is scared of the puppy.
B) The child dislikes puppies.
C) The child is happy and excited.
D) The child is sad.
Answer: C) The child is happy and excited.
Passage: John spent hours studying for his exams. When the results were announced, he achieved top scores in all subjects.
What can be inferred about John’s study habits?
A) John doesn’t study.
B) John studies occasionally.
C) John studies diligently.
D) John struggles with exams.
Answer: C) John studies diligently.
Passage: The cat purred contentedly while sitting on its owner’s lap. The owner stroked the cat affectionately.
What can be inferred about the cat’s mood?
A) The cat is angry.
B) The cat is scared.
C) The cat is content and happy.
D) The cat is hungry.
Answer: C) The cat is content and happy.
Passage: Maria packed an extra sweater in her bag before going out. She remembered how cold it got in the evenings.
What can be inferred about Maria’s preparations?
A) Maria doesn’t like sweaters.
B) Maria forgot to pack essentials.
C) Maria is cautious and prepared.
D) Maria dislikes cold weather.
Answer: C) Maria is cautious and prepared.
Passage: The child carefully arranged toys on the shelf. The parents praised the child’s organization skills.
What can be inferred about the child?
A) The child is messy.
B) The child is organized.
C) The child doesn’t arrange toys.
D) The child dislikes toys.
Answer: B) The child is organized.
Passage: The student asked numerous questions during the lecture. The professor appreciated the student’s curiosity and engagement.
What can be inferred about the student?
A) The student is disinterested.
B) The student is curious and engaged.
C) The student doesn’t ask questions.
D) The student dislikes lectures.
Answer: B) The student is curious and engaged.
Passage: Mark greeted everyone with a smile and a handshake. His friendly demeanor made people feel welcome.
What can be inferred about Mark?
A) Mark is unfriendly.
B) Mark is welcoming.
C) Mark doesn’t smile.
D) Mark avoids people.
Answer: B) Mark is welcoming.
Passage: The child spent hours practicing the piano every day. The parents applauded the child’s dedication to music.
What can be inferred about the child’s interest?
A) The child dislikes music.
B) The child is dedicated to music.
C) The child plays the piano occasionally.
D) The child doesn’t play any instrument.
Answer: B) The child is dedicated to music.
Passage: Maria carefully wrapped a gift before giving it to her friend. She wanted the presentation to be perfect.
What can be inferred about Maria’s intentions?
A) Maria doesn’t care about presentation.
B) Maria doesn’t give gifts.
C) Maria values presentation and details.
D) Maria doesn’t like her friend.
Answer: C) Maria values presentation and details.
Passage: The student asked for feedback on every assignment. The teacher praised the student’s eagerness to improve.
What can be inferred about the student?
A) The student doesn’t care about feedback.
B) The student is eager to improve.
C) The student dislikes assignments.
D) The student is indifferent.
Answer: B) The student is eager to improve.
Passage: John often stayed back after work to help colleagues with their projects. His coworkers appreciated his teamwork.
What can be inferred about John?
A) John avoids teamwork.
B) John is helpful and cooperative.
C) John dislikes his coworkers.
D) John leaves work early.
Answer: B) John is helpful and cooperative.
Passage: Sarah always brought homemade snacks for her friends during gatherings. Her friends praised her culinary skills.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s cooking?
A) Sarah’s cooking is average.
B) Sarah doesn’t cook.
C) Sarah is skilled at cooking.
D) Sarah doesn’t share food.
Answer: C) Sarah is skilled at cooking.
Passage: The child spent hours researching and writing a school project. The teacher commended the child’s dedication to learning.
What can be inferred about the child’s attitude towards education?
A) The child is disinterested in learning.
B) The child is dedicated to learning.
C) The child doesn’t study.
D) The child dislikes school.
Answer: B) The child is dedicated to learning.
Passage: Mark always offered his seat to elderly passengers on the bus. Other commuters admired his courtesy.
What can be inferred about Mark’s behavior?
A) Mark is rude.
B) Mark is courteous.
C) Mark dislikes elderly people.
D) Mark doesn’t take the bus.
Answer: B) Mark is courteous.
Passage: The student volunteered at a local shelter every weekend. The shelter staff praised the student’s commitment to helping others.
What can be inferred about the student?
A) The student avoids volunteering.
B) The student is committed to helping others.
C) The student dislikes animals.
D) The student is lazy.
Answer: B) The student is committed to helping others.
Passage: Sarah meticulously planned her trip, researching accommodations and activities. Her friends admired her organizational skills.
What can be inferred about Sarah’s travel preparations?
A) Sarah doesn’t plan trips.
B) Sarah plans trips spontaneously.
C) Sarah is organized and thorough.
D) Sarah dislikes traveling.
Answer: C) Sarah is organized and thorough.
Passage: The child spent hours practicing soccer every day. The coach praised the child’s dedication to the sport.
What can be inferred about the child’s interest in soccer?
A) The child dislikes soccer.
B) The child is dedicated to soccer.
C) The child plays soccer occasionally.
D) The child doesn’t play any sport.
Answer: B) The child is dedicated to soccer