A Christmas Carol ~ Chapter 10~ INFERENCE
Read the lines from Chapter 10. Then circle a letter to show what is IMPLIED (suggested but not stated) by
each statement.
1. The things that would have been may yet be changed.
A. Scrooge still had a chance to alter his future.
B. He could set the clock to any hour he liked.
2. For a man who had been out of practice for so many years, Scrooge’s laugh was wonderful.
A. Scrooge found it boring to practice laughing.
B. Scrooge had been grumpy for a very long time.
3. “I shall love this door knocker as long as I live!”
A. Scrooge was grateful for the events that began with seeing Marley’s face on the door knocker.
B. Scrooge’s door knocker was made of solid brass, and it was very valuable.
4. Bob Cratchit wouldn’t know who sent the turkey.
A. Scrooge was trying to make Bob feel embarrassed. B. Scrooge wanted Bob to have a nice surprise.
5. “I fear my name may not be pleasant to you.”
A. Scrooge was used to people making fun on his name.
B. Scrooge was afraid he’d be remembered as stingy and hardhearted.
6. It was a wonder Fred didn’t shake his arm off!
A. Fred was so surprised and pleased that he couldn’t stop shaking his Uncle Scrooge’s hand.
B. Still angry about Scrooge’s grumpiness, Fred gave his uncle a hard shake.