Deck 16: Analyzing Facts, Opinions, and Inferences

Question 1

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
Books were scattered across the desk, notes and highlighted selections filled the pages. Wadded up pieces of paper littered the floor.Simone sat at her desk, head in her hands, as the
Cursors blinked on an empty page.
What is happening with Simone?

A)Simone is studying for a test.
B)Simone is writing the second installment of a novel.
C)Simone lost her English paper and is trying to find it.
D)Simone is having trouble writing a paper for school.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
All of the following describes a fact except:

A)Facts are observable.
B)Facts interpret reality.
C)Facts can be verified.
D)Facts are objective.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Group 2
• The group gathered together in anticipation.
• Streamers and balloons decorated the deck where they stood.
• Flags waved in the air as the group watched the sky.
What conclusions can be drawn?

A)The group has gathered to celebrate a birthday.
B)The group has gathered to watch an air show.
C)The group has gathered to celebrate the New Year.
D)The group has gathered to celebrate the fourth of July.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
Facts can be verified by

A)experts
B)multiple sources
C)statistics
D)science

Question 5

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
A doctor's advice can be considered _______.

A)direct experience
B)a fact
C)an expert opinion
D)an unreliable source

Question 6

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
Lamar paced nervously around the edge of the pool.All the other kids were playing and splashing in the pool.He looked for the depth signs and wondered how far he could wade in the
Water without anyone noticing, but would fear take over?
What is happening with Lamar?

A)Lamar does not know how to swim.
B)Lamar is embarrassed to be seen in a swimsuit.
C)Lamar did not know the other kids in the pool and felt left out.
D)Lamar thinks it is too cold to swim, but wants to join his friends

Question 7

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
It was 6:30 in the morning and the fire was burning strong.Sarah and Michele sat huddled up next the radio trying to stay warm.They sat anxiously awaiting the announcement from school
Board.
What announcement are the girls waiting on?

A)The names of the new school principal
B)The location of the new water park
C)The dates of the school fieldtrip
D)Weather cancellations for local schools

Question 8

Use the set of details in each question to make an appropriate and logical inference.
Group 1
• A loud thud is heard on the second floor of the apartment.
• A scream followed by sobbing echoes down the stairs.
• As mom enters the room, she finds her two year old lying on the floor next to the bed
holding her arm.
What conclusions can be drawn?

A)The child dropped her favorite toy from the bed.
B)The child fell off the bed injuring her arm.
C)The child was dropped by her father injuring her arm.
D)The child was playing too roughly and became injured.

Question 9

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
Of all the chores Michael was assigned, this was his least favorite.He didn't mind hauling the smelly garbage bags to the curb each morning.He didn't mind unloading dish from the
Dishwasher.But he couldn't stand all the sorting and folding.
What chore does Michael hate?

A)Laundry
B)Taking out the garbage
C)Unloading the dishwasher
D)Cleaning the bathrooms

Question 10

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
All of the following can be used to test whether a statement is a fact:

A)Can the statement be used to bring out an emotion in the reader?
B)Can the statement be proven?
C)Can the statement be verified by multiple sources?
D)Can the statement be observed in practice?

Question 11

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
A fact is ________.

A)objective
B)verifiable
C)observable
D)all of the above

Question 12

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
Textbooks, news articles, and journals typically rely on

A)direct experience
B)expert opinions
C)judgments
D)facts

Question 13

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
Music played softly in the background as groups of people made small talk with each other. It was a somber sight to see the sea of black dresses, hats, and suits.Today was supposed to be
Fun and exciting, but this took precedence over everything else.
What is happening?

A)The people are attending a dance.
B)The people are attending a funeral.
C)The people are attending a race.
D)The people are attending a graduation.

Question 14

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
Drawing logical conclusions is called a(n) _______.

A)opinion
B)inference
C)direct experience
D)fact

Question 15

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
An opinion is ____________.

A)a personal view or judgment about something.
B)a specific detail that can be proven true by objective evidence.
C)a point of view that is always objective.
D)a statement that can be observed.

Question 16

Choose the most appropriate inference for the paragraphs below.
Candles were lit and dinner was neatly arranged on the table.Lindsey spent all day grocery shopping and preparing a fabulous meal.But now she was sound asleep on the couch in her
Black dress.
What is happening with Lindsey?

A)Preparing dinner was exhausting and Lindsey needed to take a nap.
B)Lindsey's dinner date stood her up.
C)Lindsey enjoyed a delicious and fell asleep on the couch.
D)Lindsey needed a nap before she prepared dinner.

Question 17

Group 4
• Yellow crime scene tape surrounded the house.
• Broken glass lay on the ground next to the front door.
• Police officers with flashlights searched surrounding homes.
What conclusions can be drawn?

A)A double murder has occurred.
B)Police are searching for a burglary suspect.
C)Police are searching for a stolen car.
D)An inmate has escaped from the local jail.

Question 18

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not true?

A)A fact will change over time.
B)An opinion will change from person to person.
C)A fact can be seen in practice.
D)An opinion can be found credible with proper support.

Question 19

Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer.
An opinion can be credible if ______________.

A)It can never be credible.
B)a fact is found within the same sentence
C)strong proof is provided
D)it is based on a personal experience

Question 20

Group 3
• Boxes lined the hallway.
• Both mother and daughter cried and embraced each other.
• A black cap and gown lay draped over a living room chair.
What conclusions can be drawn?

A)The family is moving to a new home.
B)The daughter is celebrating her high school graduation.
C)The daughter is leaving for college.
D)The mother has asked the daughter to move out of her home.