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Fifth Grade (Grade 5) Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Questions

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Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Farmer Brown's pet mule kept running away. He was getting tired of chasing and catching him, so he decided to build a better fence. His mule never ran away again.

Why did Farmer Brown build a fence?
  1. His pet mule kept running away.
  2. He was getting old and tired.
  3. He wanted people off the grass.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

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Based on the poem, why are proteins good for athletes?
  1. They are full of salt.
  2. They give the body fuel.
  3. They come in liquid form.
  4. They can be eaten on the go.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
I am not in a good mood. My head feels like a balloon, I cannot stop shivering, and I can barely breathe. No matter how much I blow into a tissue, I cannot clear my nose enough to take in a good breath of air. To make matters worse, my mother has dragged me out of my warm bed to this awful place filled with miserable people.

Everywhere around me, I hear people sneezing and coughing. I can only imagine all of the germs floating around this place. Just thinking about it makes me want to throw up even more. How is this supposed to make me feel better?

I glance at the clock and see that we have already been waiting for forty minutes. Just as I am about to complain to my mom again, a lady in red scrubs calls my name. My mother gets up to follow her, and I gloomily trail behind.


Based on the passage, what can the reader conclude about the narrator?
  1. The narrator is in the waiting room of a doctor's office.
  2. The narrator is missing school because he or she is sick.
  3. The narrator is taking his sick mother to see a doctor.
  4. The narrator is at school waiting to see the principal.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. Floods often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

Based on what you have read, you can INFER or CONCLUDE that:
  1. Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.
  2. Floods only occur along the coast.
  3. Floods are not that dangerous.
  4. After flood waters dry up, the problem is over.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Mars, a reddish orange planet often seen in the night sky, has long been of interest to humans. Many years ago, scientists used telescopes to chart the movements of Mars. Modern scientists can do more than just look at Mars through a telescope.

Based on the passage, how has modern science helped those with an interest in Mars?
  1. They can only use telescopes to see the planet.
  2. They can obtain new, in-depth information about the planet.
  3. They can fly to visit the planet on their own.
  4. They can learn about other planets as well.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
It was my turn to bring candy to our club meeting. I put different types of candy bars into a bag. I put 10 Snickers bars, 15 Milky Way bars, and 5 Three Musketeers bars into the bag. When I got to the meeting, each person had to pick a candy bar without looking.


You can guess that                                            .
  1. No one picked Milky Way bars
  2. Three Musketeers bars were picked the most
  3. Three Musketeers bars were picked the least
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Eight people are carrying a large inflatable down the bank of a river. The water in the river is moving very fast. Each person buckles up their life preserver and puts on a helmet. They climb into the raft and paddle to catch the rapid current.


What do you think the eight people are doing?
  1. climbing a mountain
  2. going white water rafting
  3. going fishing
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can conclude that it is                .
  1. dinnertime
  2. bedtime
  3. time for school
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
The wind blew through the rigging as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to head home. What is the boy doing?
  1. eating breakfast
  2. sailing
  3. riding his bike
  4. playing with his friends
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1

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Based on the passage, you can infer that Martin Luther King Jr. was...
  1. violent
  2. peaceful
  3. resistant
  4. cowardly
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

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In the poem "The Land of Nod," what is another word for the "Land of Nod"?
  1. imagination
  2. dreamland
  3. amusement park
  4. naptime
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner.
Why did Julio and his father not take much food with them on the trip?
  1. They were planning on eating the fish they caught.
  2. They didn't have any food at their house.
  3. They didn't want to eat too much.
  4. They don't like to eat fish.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Sally Ann was over 80 years old. She lived in a small house with a very small fenced-in yard. She had just lost her 16-year-old dog and decided to get another dog right away. Sally Ann went to the animal shelter, and after looking at all the dogs, she narrowed her choice down to two. The first was a large, black, one-year-old retriever. He had a lot of energy and was used to running on acres of land. The second dog was a small, three-year-old mix. The people who had owned him said he stayed home alone all day and knew how to use a doggy door to go out to the yard.

Which dog do you think Sally Ann chose?
  1. Sally Ann chose the black one-year-old retriever.
  2. Sally Ann chose the small three-year-old mix
  3. Sally Ann did not chose either one of the dogs.
  4. Sally Ann chose both dogs.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
The van was packed full, and some things were attached to the luggage rack on top. My mom and dad, two sisters, and I left early Saturday morning for a one week vacation. We were going about halfway, 400 miles, the first day. My dad had made a reservation at a motel just off the highway. We were moving along on schedule, when all of a sudden there was a bang, and the car lurched. My father grasped the steering wheel tightly to keep the car under control, and then drove it onto the shoulder of the road out of the way of traffic.

What do you think happened?
  1. We were out of gas.
  2. The things of the top of the car had fallen off.
  3. The car hit a rock.
  4. We had a blowout.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.5.1
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.

What time of day is it?
  1. Morning
  2. Afternoon
  3. Evening
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.5.1
Kay threw her bike down wherever she stopped. More than once she had left her bicycle in the driveway. Several times her dad had pointed out what could happen when she did this. One morning as her dad was leaving for work, Kay heard a crashing sound outside.

Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER or CONCLUDE that:
  1. Kay rode her bike often.
  2. Kay learned a lesson from her mistake.
  3. Kay's dad ran over her bike.
  4. Her bike was stolen from the garage.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.

Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER or CONCLUDE that:
  1. Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
  2. Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
  3. There are many breeds of dogs.
  4. Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.5.1
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.

Based on what you have read, you can INFER or CONCLUDE that:
  1. Albert threw down his lunchbox.
  2. Albert's job lasted over ten years.
  3. Losing his job made Albert upset.
  4. Albert lived in a house with his parents.
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.5.1
Inferring: What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
  1. Violet can be a mean girl
  2. Violet can be somewhat relaxed
  3. Violet is probably somewhat shy
Grade 5 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RL.5.3
"Okay. I'm all packed up now," Carmen said.
"You are sure you did not forget anything?" Alicia replied.
"Yes, Mom. I checked and rechecked all of my bags before Dad put them in the car." Carmen sighed.
"Do not take that tone with me, young lady. I just want to make sure you have everything you need." Alicia smiled. "What if you realize you need something after we have already left?"
"Mom, you made a list and checked it twice, if not 100 times. I doubt there is anything we've forgotten," said Carmen. "Even if there is, there are stores near the college, you know? It is not in the middle of nowhere."
"I just worry about you, that's all," Alicia said. "This is your first time so far from home. You will not know anyone there. Who is going to look after you?"
"Don't worry so much, okay? You and Dad raised me to be a responsible young lady. Just trust that I will know what the right thing is and do it," Carmen said.
Just then Carmen's dad, Edward, walked into the room. "See, honey! You have nothing to worry about," he said, putting one arm around Alicia and the other around Carmen.
"I only had to tell her that about 20 times today, Dad." Carmen laughed. "That is 10 times less than yesterday. Maybe it's finally sinking in?"
"Just wait till you're a mom." Alicia laughed. "Then, you'll understand!"


From this selection, the reader can tell that Carmen is
  1. disappointed by her mother's actions.
  2. scared about leaving her parents alone.
  3. going off to college for the first time.
  4. going on a camping trip with friends.
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