Practice making logical inferences and supporting answers with details from a text in this 5th grade reading comprehension game. This is a Grade 5 English / ELA review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Inference Basics, Read Between Lines, Evidence Please, Character Clues, Best Inference.
- Grade 5 English / ELA review
- Whole-class review on one shared screen
- Test or quiz prep
- Team-vs-team practice in class
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What is an inference?
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a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
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Jamal grabs an umbrella before leaving and dark clouds fill the sky. What can you infer?
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it may rain
+4 more clues in this category
If you infer that a character is cold, which is stronger evidence: 'She shivered and zipped her coat' or 'She owns a bicycle'?
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She shivered and zipped her coat
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Nia returns a lost wallet without taking anything. What trait can you infer?
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honest
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A store's shelves are empty and a sign says 'Sold Out.' What can you infer?
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many customers bought the item
+4 more clues in this category
Board content
Inference Basics
- $100 — What is an inference?
- a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
- $200 — To make a strong inference, combine text clues with what else?
- what you already know
- $300 — Should an inference be supported by evidence from the text?
- yes
- $400 — Is an inference always stated directly by the author?
- no
- $500 — What is the difference between a guess and an inference?
- an inference is supported by evidence
Read Between Lines
- $100 — Jamal grabs an umbrella before leaving and dark clouds fill the sky. What can you infer?
- it may rain
- $200 — Lena's hands shake as she steps onto the stage. What can you infer?
- she is nervous
- $300 — The sidewalk is wet and puddles cover the street, but the sky is now clear. What can you infer?
- it rained recently
- $400 — Marcus keeps yawning and rests his head on his desk. What can you infer?
- he is tired
- $500 — A dog runs to the door wagging its tail when its owner arrives. What can you infer?
- the dog is excited to see its owner
Evidence Please
- $100 — If you infer that a character is cold, which is stronger evidence: 'She shivered and zipped her coat' or 'She owns a bicycle'?
- She shivered and zipped her coat
- $200 — If you infer a storm is coming, which detail supports it: dark clouds gather or the flowers are red?
- dark clouds gather
- $300 — What should you cite when explaining an inference about a passage?
- specific text evidence
- $400 — If two details support your inference, is using both generally stronger than using none?
- yes
- $500 — Which is better evidence that someone hurried: 'He sprinted toward the bus' or 'He likes buses'?
- He sprinted toward the bus
Character Clues
- $100 — Nia returns a lost wallet without taking anything. What trait can you infer?
- honest
- $200 — Eli practices the piano every day even when songs are difficult. What trait can you infer?
- persistent
- $300 — Maya shares her lunch with a student who forgot theirs. What trait can you infer?
- generous
- $400 — Noah checks every answer twice before turning in his test. What trait can you infer?
- careful
- $500 — Zoe speaks up when a classmate is being treated unfairly. What trait can you infer?
- brave
Best Inference
- $100 — A store's shelves are empty and a sign says 'Sold Out.' What can you infer?
- many customers bought the item
- $200 — Birds suddenly become quiet and the sky grows dark at midday. What might you infer?
- bad weather may be approaching
- $300 — A student enters class carrying balloons and cupcakes. What might you infer?
- there may be a celebration
- $400 — A car's headlights are on and the sky is dark. What can you reasonably infer?
- it is nighttime or visibility is low
- $500 — A character repeatedly checks the clock while waiting by the window. What can you infer?
- the character is expecting someone or something
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