Grade 7 · Reading

Inference Reading Practice

Combine clues in a passage with what you know to draw a conclusion. This page draws from 20 unique questions in the English Grade 7 question bank.

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Victor looked at the clock, then checked the hallway twice. The bus for the mangrove shore trip would leave soon. Victor zipped the backpack and walked quickly toward the front office. The author includes these details to build a stronger idea across the whole passage.

Try this question: What can the reader infer about Victor?

Mae reread the directions, checked the model one more time, and took a slow breath. The presentation about prototype wheels would begin in five minutes, and Mae wanted every part to be accurate.

Try this question: What can the reader infer about Mae?

Omar looked at the clock, then checked the hallway twice. The bus for the mangrove shore trip would leave soon. Omar zipped the backpack and walked quickly toward the front office.

Try this question: What can the reader infer about Omar?

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