Inferencing for Middle School (Set 1) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The kids ran inside, shaking the snow from their boots and jackets. Their cheeks were red, and they held cups of hot chocolate. What can you infer?

They had been playing outside in the snow.

David held his stomach and asked the teacher to go to the nurse. His face looked pale. What can you infer?

He wasn’t feeling well.

The girl’s hands shook as she walked onto the stage. She cleared her throat and looked at the audience. What can you infer?

She was nervous about performing.

Mrs. Carter grabbed a broom and screamed when she saw something scurry across the floor. What can you infer?

There was a mouse in her house.

The referee blew the whistle, and the players walked off the field with their heads down. What can you infer?

Their team lost the game.

The ice cream truck’s music played in the distance. Kids grabbed money and ran outside. What can you infer?

The ice cream truck was coming to their street.

Sam stomped into his room, slammed the door, and threw his backpack on the floor. What can you infer?

He was angry or upset.

Olivia highlighted parts of the article and scribbled notes in the margins. She looked at the clock and opened her textbook. What can you infer?

She was studying for a test.

The girl's face turned pale when the rollercoaster climbed higher and higher. Her hands gripped the bar tightly. What can you infer?

She was scared of the rollercoaster.

The alarm buzzed, and Jake hit snooze three times. He jumped out of bed when he saw the time. What can you infer?

He overslept and was late.

Ashley wore new shoes and kept looking at them while walking through the hallway. When someone complimented them, she smiled brightly. What can you infer?

She was proud and excited about her new shoes.

When Dad walked into the kitchen, the floor was sticky and the cookie jar was empty. What can you infer?

Someone ate cookies and made a mess.

The cat crouched low, its tail flicking back and forth. It stared at the bird on the windowsill. What can you infer?

The cat was ready to pounce on the bird.

The crowd cheered, and confetti fell from the ceiling. Players held a large trophy above their heads. What can you infer?

The team won a championship game.

The movie had just started, and Carla was already yawning. She kept checking her phone. What can you infer?

She was bored with the movie.

Emily ran to the bus stop, waving her arms. The bus was already pulling away. What can you infer?

She was late and missed the bus.

The teacher clapped her hands, and the students rushed to line up at the door. Some of them grabbed their lunchboxes. What can you infer?

It was time for lunch.

James hid his report card under his bed. When his mom asked about it, he quickly changed the subject. What can you infer?

His grades weren’t good, and he didn’t want his mom to see.

The lights flickered, and the wind howled outside. The family lit candles and grabbed blankets. What can you infer?

The power went out during a storm.

Maria stared at the empty chair at the lunch table. She picked at her food and didn’t talk much. Normally, she laughed the loudest in the group. What can you infer?

She was sad because her friend wasn’t there.