Grade 8 · 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 8 question bank.

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Sample reading questions

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

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

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

Try this question: What can the reader infer about The speaker?

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

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

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