Inference

The garden was overgrown with weeds, and the paint on the front door was peeling. What can be inferred about the house's occupants?

When the principal entered the room, the noisy classroom became instantly silent. What can be inferred about the principal's authority?

The athlete smiled for the cameras, but his hands were shaking as he held the trophy. What can be inferred?

The review of the new restaurant said, 'The food was edible, but the service was a tragedy.' What does the reviewer think?

Whenever Bina visits her grandmother, she leaves with a bag full of fruit and home-made pickles. What can be inferred about the grandmother?

The climber looked up at the peak, checked his oxygen levels, and signaled his partner to turn back. Why did they stop?

After the new law was passed, the streets were filled with people carrying banners and chanting slogans. How did the public respond?

The laptop screen flickered and then went black, and the smell of burning plastic filled the room. What happened to the laptop?

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?