Question Bank

The boy was soaking wet and shivering, but he was holding a small, dry kitten inside his jacket. What can be inferred?

The sign in the shop said, 'Everything must go! Closing down sale!' What is the store's future?

The hiker looked at his boots and saw that the soles were starting to peel away. What will he likely need to do soon?

Anish was sweating and kept checking his notes every few seconds before his turn to speak at the assembly. What can be inferred?

The movie ended, and the audience sat in silence for a few minutes before anyone moved. What does this suggest about the movie?

The politician's opponent pointed out that the politician had changed his mind on the tax issue three times in two years. What is the opponent implying?

The researcher found that as the number of cars in the city increased, the number of respiratory illnesses also rose. What is the likely inference?

Despite the storm warnings, the small boat headed out into the open sea. What can be inferred about the crew?

'The candidate's resume was impressive, but his interview performance was lackluster and uninspired.' What can be inferred?

In the novel, the protagonist always carries a heavy wooden box that he never opens and refuses to let anyone else touch. What does the box most likely symbolize?

The editorial stated: 'While the government claims the new policy will foster growth, it conveniently ignores the widening gap between the elite and the working class.' What is the editorial's main point?

If a speaker uses irony, saying 'Great weather we're having!' while standing in a torrential downpour, what is their actual opinion?

'The diplomat's words were carefully chosen to sound like an agreement without actually committing to any specific timeline or action.' What can be inferred?

In a study of ancient ruins, archaeologists found that the granaries were empty and there were many defensive walls built in the final years. What likely happened to this civilization?

'She looked at the old piano, her fingers hovering just inches above the keys, before she finally turned and walked away without playing a note.' What does this suggest about her relationship with the piano?

A scientist notes that species X thrives in warm water but dies when the temperature drops by only 2 degrees. What can be inferred about species X's survival in a changing climate?

'The author’s use of dark imagery and short, choppy sentences throughout the chapter creates a sense of __________.'

In a debate, one person keeps bringing up the other's personal mistakes from 10 years ago rather than discussing the current proposal. What is this person doing?

'The silence between them was not the comfortable quiet of old friends, but the jagged, sharp silence of two people who had said too much and yet not enough.' What can be inferred about their relationship?

An ancient document describes a king who 'distributed gold with one hand and took the people's sons with the other.' What can be inferred about his rule?