[Reading Practice] SSAT Reading Refer Vs. Infer

 

Maria loved visiting her grandmother’s house on weekends. The small garden was always full of colorful flowers, and the air smelled of fresh bread. Her grandmother often told stories about Maria’s mother when she was young, which Maria enjoyed listening to.

Q1. The passage refers to Maria’s grandmother’s house as having
A. a large library
B. a colorful garden
C. many pets
D. a noisy street

Q2. It can be inferred from the passage that Maria feels
A. bored at her grandmother’s house
B. uncertain about her family history
C. annoyed by her grandmother’s stories
D. comforted and happy when visiting

 

 

 

Answers:

Q1 Answer: B. a colorful garden
The passage explicitly states, “The small garden was always full of colorful flowers,” which directly supports this choice. → Refer question.

Q2 Answer: D. comforted and happy when visiting
The passage mentions that Maria “enjoyed listening to stories,” and the descriptions of fresh bread and colorful flowers create a positive atmosphere. While it never says outright that she was “happy,” it can logically be inferred from the context. → Infer question.