Inferential Comprehension

7 Grade 7 English questions on Inferential Comprehension, with worked marking schemes. 7 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   "The children were ecstatic when they heard they had won the trophy."

   We can tell that the children were:

   A. disappointed

   B. angry

   C. confused

   D. extremely happy

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   "When Kamau opened his results envelope, his face fell."

   This suggests Kamau was:

   A. excited

   B. confused

   C. disappointed

   D. proud

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   "The old woman squinted at the small print, holding the paper at arm's length."

   This suggests that the woman:

   A. was illiterate

   B. could not read

   C. had poor eyesight

   D. was bored

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   "Despite growing up in poverty, Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality in South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison but never gave up his ideals."

   What does this passage tell us about Mandela?

   A. He was determined and principled despite hardship.

   B. He was a criminal.

   C. He enjoyed prison life.

   D. He gave up his beliefs after prison.

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   Marking scheme

   A. 27 years in prison, never gave up = determined and principled

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   "Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa."

   Which is the highest mountain in Africa?

   A. Mount Elgon

   B. Mount Longonot

   C. Mount Kenya

   D. Mount Kilimanjaro

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6. Question 6

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   "As soon as the bell rang, the pupils rushed out of the classroom. They headed straight for the playing field."

   The bell most likely signalled:

   A. assembly

   B. break time

   C. an emergency

   D. the start of lessons

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   "He kept glancing at his watch and tapping his foot impatiently."

   From this we can tell that the man was:

   A. sleepy

   B. in a hurry or anxious

   C. relaxed

   D. happy

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   Marking scheme

   B. Glancing at watch + tapping foot = anxious/hurrying

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