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English Quiz - Comprehension - Inference (Questions)

Be a word detective! Read clues in each sentence and use inference to work out how characters feel and what is really happening.

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Fascinating Fact:

Inference is word detective work, using clues like “she sniffed and wiped her eyes” to infer she might be sad.

In KS1 English, children begin to infer, which means using story clues and what they already know to understand feelings, reasons and ideas that are not directly written in the text.

Key Terms

Inference: Working out something that is not said by using clues in the text.
Clue: A word or detail that helps you guess how a character feels or what is happening.
Character: A person, animal or creature in a story.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is inference in KS1 reading?

Inference in KS1 is when children use clues in the story and their own knowledge to work out ideas, feelings or reasons that are not directly written down.

How can I help my child practise inference skills?

Ask questions like “How do you think they feel?” or “What makes you think that?” and encourage your child to point to words or pictures that gave them the clue.

Why is inference important for young readers?

Inference is important because it helps children understand stories more deeply, follow characters’ feelings, and become confident, thoughtful readers.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

"My hand shook as I fed the tiger." How does this character feel?

[ ]	Excited
[ ]	Happy
[ ]	Nervous
[ ]	Sad

2.

"Put that down right now!" How would this character be speaking?

[ ]	Whispering
[ ]	Shouting
[ ]	Crying
[ ]	Laughing

3.

'"I'm not lying," said the girl, with a smile.' Is she lying?

[ ]	No
[ ]	Yes
[ ]	Only about one thing.
[ ]	Only about smiling.

4.

'Tammy called Harry's house phone and there was no answer but when she drove past the house all the lights were on.' What can we infer from this?

[ ]	That Harry doesn't own a phone.
[ ]	That Tammy is ignoring Harry.
[ ]	That Harry is ignoring Tammy.
[ ]	That Harry isn't in.

5.

'Annie went upstairs whilst Fred was in the kitchen. All of a sudden she heard a bang and a thud.' What do you think has happened?

[ ]	Fred joined her upstairs.
[ ]	Fred left the house.
[ ]	Annie left the house.
[ ]	Fred fell over.

6.

'When she walked through the door, there were feathers everywhere and her dog sitting on the sofa.' What has happened?

[ ]	The dog has ripped open her cushions.
[ ]	The dog has been watching television.
[ ]	The dog has found a new owner.
[ ]	The dog likes ketchup.

7.

"No I don't eat meat." What can we call this person?

[ ]	Silly
[ ]	Strange
[ ]	Vegetarian
[ ]	Meat-eater

8.

"Can I have some more?" What does this suggest?

[ ]	That he is full up.
[ ]	That he is really hungry.
[ ]	That he is allergic to the food.
[ ]	That he is on a diet.

9.

'He got out of the taxi and ran towards the airport gate as fast as he could.' What can we assume?

[ ]	He didn't pay for the taxi.
[ ]	He is late for his flight and worried he might miss it.
[ ]	He arrived early.
[ ]	He is travelling to a great country.

10.

'She honked her horn.' What can we say about this character?

[ ]	She is excited.
[ ]	She is impatient.
[ ]	She is worried.
[ ]	She is scared.

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English Quiz - Comprehension - Inference (Answers)

1.

"My hand shook as I fed the tiger." How does this character feel?

[ ]	Excited
[ ]	Happy
[x]	Nervous
[ ]	Sad

We can tell by the character's actions that they are nervous. People normally shake when they are worried or cold.

2.

"Put that down right now!" How would this character be speaking?

[ ]	Whispering
[x]	Shouting
[ ]	Crying
[ ]	Laughing

The exclamation mark tells us how this would be said.

3.

'"I'm not lying," said the girl, with a smile.' Is she lying?

[ ]	No
[x]	Yes
[ ]	Only about one thing.
[ ]	Only about smiling.

Because she is smiling, her actions are giving her away.

4.

'Tammy called Harry's house phone and there was no answer but when she drove past the house all the lights were on.' What can we infer from this?

[ ]	That Harry doesn't own a phone.
[ ]	That Tammy is ignoring Harry.
[x]	That Harry is ignoring Tammy.
[ ]	That Harry isn't in.

In this one, we would assume that Harry is in because he has left the lights on and he is ignoring Tammy's calls.

5.

'Annie went upstairs whilst Fred was in the kitchen. All of a sudden she heard a bang and a thud.' What do you think has happened?

[ ]	Fred joined her upstairs.
[ ]	Fred left the house.
[ ]	Annie left the house.
[x]	Fred fell over.

The sounds suggest he hurt himself.

6.

'When she walked through the door, there were feathers everywhere and her dog sitting on the sofa.' What has happened?

[x]	The dog has ripped open her cushions.
[ ]	The dog has been watching television.
[ ]	The dog has found a new owner.
[ ]	The dog likes ketchup.

Did you know dogs have dreams?

7.

"No I don't eat meat." What can we call this person?

[ ]	Silly
[ ]	Strange
[x]	Vegetarian
[ ]	Meat-eater

If somebody doesn't eat meat, they are a vegetarian. Sometimes, people choose to not eat meat but might still eat fish and they are called pescatarians.

8.

"Can I have some more?" What does this suggest?

[ ]	That he is full up.
[x]	That he is really hungry.
[ ]	That he is allergic to the food.
[ ]	That he is on a diet.

Did you know that chocolate was once used as a currency?

9.

'He got out of the taxi and ran towards the airport gate as fast as he could.' What can we assume?

[ ]	He didn't pay for the taxi.
[x]	He is late for his flight and worried he might miss it.
[ ]	He arrived early.
[ ]	He is travelling to a great country.

The busiest airport in the world is in America. They work this out by counting how many people go through and land at that airport.

10.

'She honked her horn.' What can we say about this character?

[ ]	She is excited.
[x]	She is impatient.
[ ]	She is worried.
[ ]	She is scared.

You should only honk a car horn to warn of oncoming danger, not because somebody has annoyed you.