Making Inferences

What’s happening?

What’s happening?

Match the sentences with their possible inferences! I forgot to set my alarm clock last night. The doorbell rang. Mary plays her flute for 2 hours every day. I put on my best clothes and shoes. The baby was crying. What’s happening? He is probably hungry. She plays the instrument very well. I'm going to a wedding party. Someone is at the door. I woke up late this morning.

Now, it’s your turn! Write a sentence that describes a situation that helps people make inference about what is happening.

Where are they?

Match the sentences with their possible inferences! We heard an announcement that our flight was delayed. The teacher asked us if we had any question about the lesson. The lady in front of us had her trolley full of fruits, vegetables, and cartons of milk. Please fill up the car with 30 litters of gasoline. "Look the elephants over there. They are very big," said Danny. "Yeah, and the giraffe over there is very tall," said Lucy. Where are they? at the gas station. in class. at the zoo. at the airport. at the supermarket.

Now, it’s your turn! Write a sentence that describes a situation that helps people make inference about the place.

Jobs and occupations Make tables and chairs from wood Cut men’s hair, shave beard Build houses Put out fire Look after sick animals Serve food and drink Take care of people’s teeth Defend and prosecute people Make clothes Cook at the restaurant Repair broken pipe Look after people’s eye sight

Jobs and occupations carpenter Builder/construction worker barber Fireman/fire fighter Veterinarian waiter dentist lawyer Tailor Chef plumber optician

Who am I?

Who am I? 1. I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush. Cashier Chef Dentist Artist

Who am I? 2. When I get to work I pass out papers and set up activities to learn and to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Actor Doctor Teacher Police officer

Who am I? 3 I put on my white shirt and begin chopping tomatoes and carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Doctor Nurse Chef Clown

4 Today has been very busy. I set a broken arm into a cast 4 Today has been very busy. I set a broken arm into a cast. Now, I am examining a patient with a sore leg. He may need some medicine so I may write prescription for the patient to buy it. Later, I take off my white coat and stethoscope and relax. Teacher Nurse Doctor Waiter

Who am I? 5 I listen carefully to explanation given about a certain subject. I ask questions if there are things that are still not clear. I participate in activities to practice what I have learned. I do and submit assignments and homework. Sometimes I am also asked to write a paper or give presentation. Teacher Doctor Student Dentist

Now, it’s your turn! Write some sentences about a job without mentioning the job.

Making inference from dialogs

Dialog 1 A: Look at the long line! Do you think we’ll get in? B: I think so. Some of these people already have tickets. A: How much are the tickets? B: Only nine dollars for the first show. I’ll pay. A: Thanks. I’ll buy the popcorn. 1. Where are these people? 2. What are they talking about? 3. Who are these people? Key 1. Outside a movie theater 2. Getting tickets to see a movie. 3. Two people who know each other ie. Friends, boyfriend and girlfriend, etc.

Dialog 2 A: This is one of the reasons I hate working in a big city. B: I know. Every day, it’s the same thing. A: This is terrible! We may be here all night! I hope we don’t run out of gas. B: No, I think there’s enough. A: Let’s turn on the radio. Maybe there’s some good music. B: Sorry, the radio’s not working. A: I think I’ll take the train tomorrow! 1. Where are these people? 2. What are they talking about? 3. What do you think will happen next? Key 1. In a car. 2. The bad traffic. 3. Not sure but maybe they will fun out of gas, start to fight or decide to pull over and wait for the traffic to get better.

Dialog 3 A: When did this happen? B: Yesterday. I was playing soccer and I fell down. A: Can you move it at all? B: Only a little. A: Can you walk on it? B: No. It hurts too much. A: I think we’ll have to take an X-ray. B: Will I be able to play in the game tomorrow? A: I’m afraid not. 1. Where are these people? 2. Who are they? 3. What are the people talking about? Key Hospital or doctor’s office Patient and a doctor or nurse An injured leg, ankle or foot