Inferencing
The store windows were decorated with clearance signs, shelves were half empty, and employees whispered nervously near the register as customers browsed quietly.
What can you infer about the store?
The store may be closing soon.
Which detail does NOT support the main idea “Exercise is important”?
A. Improves health
B. Builds strength
C. Lifting weights
C. Lifting weights
what does dys- mean in the word dysfunction?
A. Good or well
B. Not, without, or no
C. Bad, difficult, or abnormal
D. Before or early
C. Bad, difficult, or abnormal ✅
The prefix dys- means something is not working properly or is difficult.
So dysfunction means something is not functioning normally.
"I like pizza pasta and tacos."
Fix this sentence.
I like pizza, pasta, and tacos.
If you do not know the answer after trying your best, should you leave the question blank or make your best guess?
Make your best guess, NEVER leave anything blank!
When the teacher handed back the math tests, Matt quickly folded his paper and slid it into his backpack without showing anyone.
What can you infer about Matt?
He may not be happy with his test score.
He didn't do well on the test.
Does Jordyn have any siblings?
No
What does the prefix hyper- mean in the word hyperactive?
A. Under or below
B. Slow
C. Too much or overactive
D. Small or too little
C. Too much or overactive ✅
The prefix hyper- means too much, excessive, or over.
Hyperactive means being too active or having a lot of energy.
The lights were off, and the students backpacks were gone.
What is something you can infer from this statement?
A. The students are in the bathroom.
B. The school day is over, and the students have left.
C. The teacher is giving a test.
D. The students forgot their backpacks.
B. The school day is over, and the students have left.
For a multiple choice question, if you are not sure of the answer, what is one thing you can do to help you decide which answer is correct?
Eliminate very wrong answers
What is Jordyn's favorite season?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Fall
C. Summer
A passage describes students preparing for a school play by memorizing lines and practicing daily.
What could be the main idea of this passage?
A. Students enjoy eating snacks after school.
B. Students are working hard to get ready for a school performance.
C. The school building is very large.
D. Memorizing lines is easy for everyone.
B. Students are working hard to get ready for a school performance. ✅
what does micro- mean in the word microscope?
A. Very large
B. Very small
C. Fast
D. Many
B. Very small ✅
The prefix micro- means very small.
A microscope is a tool used to look at things that are too small to see with your eyes.
what is Jordyn's least favorite season?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Fall
A. Winter
When answering a short response question what are the 5 important things that you need to include and do?
1. Restate the question
2. Answer the question
3. Find evidence to support your answer
4. Explain your evidence and how it supports your answer
5. Go back and check for grammar and spelling errors.
A student wears knee pads while skateboarding.
What does this suggest about skateboarding?
It can be dangerous and protective gear helps prevent injuries.
A paragraph explains how plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
What is the main idea?
Plants need certain things to grow.
what does -ize mean in the word modernize?
A. Full of
B. To make or become
C. Small
D. Before
B. To make or become ✅
The suffix -ize means to make or to become.
Modernize means to make something modern or update it.
Drinking enough water each day is essential for staying healthy. Water helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, and keeps the body hydrated. Athletes often drink extra water during practices and games.
Question: Which sentence is a supporting detail?
Water helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, and keeps the body hydrated.
what is Jordyn's favorite food?
A. Pasta
B. Steak
C. Rice
D. Vegetables
A. Pasta
When the coach announced early morning practices, the team groaned, but John laced up his sneakers with a determined smile.
What can you infer about John?
He is motivated and committed to the team.
He is ready to start practice.
Many schools are adding later start times because studies show teenagers need more sleep. Researchers found that students who start school later are more alert, perform better academically, and report feeling healthier overall.
What is the main idea?
Later school start times may benefit teenagers' health and academic performance.
What is Jordyn's favorite sport?
A. Basketball
B. Soccer
C. Volleyball
D. Dance
D. Dance
if he would have studied more harder he would of passed the test
What are the errors in this sentence?
If he had studied harder, he would have passed the test.
What is the most popular ice cream flavor in the U.S.?
Vanilla