Cambridge Primary 5 English: Reading for Inference This lesson quiz helps learners use clues in a text to infer feelings, motives, setting and likely events.
Ella gripped the certificate with both hands and could not stop smiling. What can you infer?
A
She is asleep
B
She is proud
C
She is lost
D
She is angry
Explanation
Smiling while holding a certificate suggests pride.
The shopkeeper looked at the empty shelf and sighed. What can you infer?
A
The shop is closed forever
B
The shelf is too heavy
C
The item has sold out
D
The shelf is new
Explanation
An empty shelf and a sigh suggest a problem with stock.
Tom checked the dark clouds and packed an umbrella. What can you infer?
A
He is going swimming
B
He dislikes umbrellas
C
He has lost his shoes
D
He expects rain
Explanation
Dark clouds and an umbrella are clues about rain.
Maya whispered, "Do not wake the baby." What can you infer?
A
The baby is sleeping
B
The baby is singing
C
The baby is outside
D
The baby is reading
Explanation
You avoid waking someone who is asleep.
The stadium erupted as the ball crossed the line. What can you infer?
A
The grass grew
B
A team scored
C
The lights failed
D
The match was cancelled
Explanation
Crowd noise and the ball crossing the line suggest a score.
Liam reread the question twice before answering. What can you infer?
A
He ignored the question
B
He was already finished
C
He wanted to be careful
D
He could not read at all
Explanation
Rereading suggests care and checking.
The cat flattened its ears and backed away from the dog. What can you infer?
A
The dog was asleep
B
The cat was hungry
C
The cat wanted to play chess
D
The cat felt threatened
Explanation
Backing away and flattened ears suggest fear.
Ava put the cracked mug at the back of the cupboard. What might she be trying to do?
A
hide the damage
B
make tea
C
decorate the cupboard
D
wash the mug
Explanation
Putting it at the back suggests hiding it.
The teacher paused until the room became silent. What can you infer?
A
The lesson was outside
B
The class had been noisy
C
The teacher forgot the topic
D
The room was empty
Explanation
Waiting for silence suggests noise before.
Sam ran the last few steps to the bus stop, but the bus was already turning the corner. How might Sam feel?
A
relieved
B
bored
C
disappointed
D
sleepy
Explanation
He missed the bus after hurrying.
The old gate creaked although there was no wind. What mood is created?
A
ordinary
B
cheerful
C
formal
D
uneasy
Explanation
A creaking gate without wind feels strange.
Nina packed extra pencils for the test. What does this suggest?
A
She is prepared
B
She forgot her bag
C
She will draw only
D
She dislikes tests
Explanation
Extra pencils show preparation.
The audience leaned forward as the magician opened the box. What can you infer?
A
They disliked boxes
B
They were interested
C
They were leaving
D
They were asleep
Explanation
Leaning forward shows attention.
The runner slowed near the finish line and held her side. What can you infer?
A
She is reading signs
B
She has won already
C
She may be tired or in pain
D
She is eating lunch
Explanation
Slowing and holding her side are clues.
Dad checked his watch for the third time. What can you infer?
A
He is asleep
B
He has no watch
C
He is painting
D
He may be waiting or worried about time
Explanation
Repeatedly checking a watch suggests concern about time.
The dog wagged its tail when the lead appeared. What can you infer?
A
It expects a walk
B
It dislikes walking
C
It is reading
D
It wants to sleep
Explanation
A lead is used for walks.
The librarian pointed to the "Quiet Please" sign. What can you infer?
A
The library was closed
B
Someone was being too loud
C
The books were missing
D
The sign was new
Explanation
The sign is used to remind people to be quiet.
Aisha saved half her lunch for later. What can you infer?
A
She hates all food
B
She has no lunch
C
She expects to be hungry later
D
She dropped the lunch
Explanation
Saving food suggests planning for later.
The path was covered with fresh footprints. What can you infer?
A
The path is underwater
B
No one had ever been there
C
The path is indoors
D
Someone recently walked there
Explanation
Fresh footprints are evidence of recent movement.
The character shut the diary quickly when her brother entered. What can you infer?
A
She wanted to keep it private
B
She wanted him to read it
C
The diary was a map
D
The diary was empty
Explanation
Closing it quickly suggests secrecy.