1. In the short text below, what can be inferred about the weather?

“The dark clouds gathered overhead, and thunder rumbled in the distance.”

A) It is likely to rain soon. B) The weather is clear and sunny. C) The clouds are harmless and will disperse. D) Thunderstorms are a common occurrence in this area.

1. In the short text below, what can be inferred about the speaker’s feelings?

“She sighed heavily and looked out the window, lost in thought.”

A) The speaker is content and relaxed. B) The speaker is bored and uninterested. C) The speaker is sad or troubled. D) The speaker is excited and eager.

1. In the short text below, what can be inferred about the character’s occupation?

“He wore a white coat and held a stethoscope around his neck.”

A) The character is a doctor. B) The character is a chef. C) The character is a construction worker. D) The character is a musician.

1. In the short text below, what can be inferred about the time of day?

“The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the horizon.”

A) It is early morning. B) It is midday. C) It is late afternoon. D) It is nighttime.

1. In the short text below, what can be inferred about the relationship between the two characters?

“They exchanged playful banter and laughed together.”

A) They are strangers who just met. B) They are close friends. C) They are siblings. D) They are coworkers.