READING FOR INFERENCE
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Reading Comprehension
Volume 6, Number 3, September 25, 2000
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Using Inference
Sometimes someone will try to tell you something without coming right out and saying it. He will imply it. When you understand what is implied, you infer. Sometimes you can infer the truth even when the speaker or writer isn’t trying to be helpful. That’s called “reading between the lines.”
See if you can infer an implied or hidden message in each of the following selections.
Turner
almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and
grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a
sunny morning.
1. Which probably happened?
a. Turner realized that he had an
unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
b. Turner had promised himself to do
something silly that morning.
c. Turner had heard a weather forecast
that predicted rain.
d. Turner planned to trade his umbrella
for a bus ride.
“Larry,
as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss
Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your
performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have
to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
2. What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?
a. She would feel really bad if he
decided to quit.
b. He was being fired.
c. He was getting a raise in pay.
d. She really enjoyed having him in the
office.
No,
Honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just
having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my
old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And
if the poor old car doesn't break down, I’ll be back soon.
3. What is the message?
a. I don’t want a gift.
b. Buy me a new car.
c. The mall is fun.
d. I’ll carry a bucket for you.
Bill
and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams.
It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left.Jessica
said, “Kurt.”
4. We can infer that ________
a. Kurt is not a very good player.
b. Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her
team.
c. Kurt was the best player on either
team.
d. Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s
feelings.
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