Inference & Reputation
A class grew quiet when the principal walked in.
What can you infer?
A) They dislike the principal
B) They respect the principal
C) They are distracted
D) They don’t notice her
B) They respect the principal
Which sentence shows bias?
A) “The store opened at 9.”
B) “The team lost because the coach was terrible.”
C) “The meeting lasted an hour.”
D) “It rained all day.”
B) “The team lost because the coach was terrible.”
She tried to appease her angry friend.
Appease means:
A) Annoy
B) Calm
C) Ignore
D) Surprise
B) Calm
“Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day.”
This is:
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Literal
B) Metaphor
A poor man gives food to neighbors. What theme is supported?
A) Money matters most
B) Generosity doesn’t depend on wealth
C) Sharing is pointless
D) Only rich people can give
B) Generosity doesn’t depend on wealth
Neighbors ask Maya to watch their children. What does this suggest about her reputation?
A) She is careless
B) She is untrustworthy
C) She is responsible
D) She is unkind
C) She is responsible
A biography praises a leader’s wisdom but leaves out mistakes. What does this show?
A) Fact
B) Bias
C) Theme
D) Irony
B) Bias
The class gave a boisterous cheer.
Boisterous most nearly means:
A) Quiet
B) Noisy and energetic
C) Formal
D) Nervous
B) Noisy and energetic
“The city never sleeps.”
This is:
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Literal
D) Hyperbole
B) Personification
Which is a theme?
A) A boy practices daily
B) Hard work leads to growth
C) The race begins
D) The coach cheers
B) Hard work leads to growth
“Everyone admired him for his honesty, though he was not the smartest man.”
What is revealed about him?
A) He is respected for truthfulness
B) He is admired for intelligence
C) He is untrustworthy
D) He is a poor leader
He is respected for truthfulness
If a story is told in third-person limited, the narrator:
A) Knows one character’s thoughts
B) Knows all thoughts
C) Uses “I”
D) Uses “you”
A) Knows one character’s thoughts
Which definition fits draft in He finished the first draft of his essay?
A) Breeze
B) Early version of writing
C) Military selection
D) Outline of a building
B) Early version of writing
Which use of cold is literal?
A) “His glance was cold.”
B) “She shivered in the cold wind.”
C) “The cold silence lasted.”
D) “His words were cold as ice.”
B) “She shivered in the cold wind.”
Which is the best summary?
A) A girl runs fast
B) A girl trains, struggles, and learns perseverance
C) The story is about running
D) Races are fun
B) A girl trains, struggles, and learns perseverance
Which detail best supports the inference that a character is embarrassed?
A) He shouted at the teacher
B) He smiled proudly
C) His face turned red and he looked away
D) He answered every question
C) His face turned red and he looked away
Which line reveals the narrator favors a character?
A) “Her kindness brightened the darkest days.”
B) “The train arrived at noon.”
C) “He opened the door.”
D) “It began to rain.”
A) “Her kindness brightened the darkest days.”
In She swept her eyes across the room, “swept” means:
A) Cleaned
B) Looked quickly
C) Removed
D) Defeated
B) Looked quickly
Which sentence is figurative?
A) “The candle burned until morning.”
B) “Her anger was a fire that spread quickly.”
C) “He opened the door.”
D) “She drank the water.”
B) “Her anger was a fire that spread quickly.”
Which statement is commentary, not fact?
A) The program translates languages
B) The computer stores files
C) The new device is the best invention this year
D) It uses voice recognition
C) The new device is the best invention this year
A man donates money to charity but tells everyone about it.
What can be inferred about his reputation?
A) He is respected for kindness
B) He is admired for wealth
C) Others may see him as prideful
D) He is trusted more than anyone
C) Others may see him as prideful
A news article lists only positive achievements of a company.
The strongest conclusion is:
A) The company has no flaws
B) The author is biased in favor of the company
C) The company is dishonest
D) The author is objective
B) The author is biased in favor of the company
The hikers were daunted by the steep trail.
Daunted most nearly means:
A) Encouraged
B) Discouraged and intimidated
C) Excited
D) Surprised
B) Discouraged and intimidated
“Hope was the anchor that kept her steady.”
This figurative language suggests:
A) Hope weighed her down
B) Hope kept her strong in difficulty
C) Hope was connected to the sea
D) Hope made her sink
B) Hope kept her strong in difficulty
A folktale shows a farmer who ignores flood warnings, while his neighbor prepares and survives.
Which theme is supported?
A) Disasters can’t be avoided
B) Listening to advice leads to survival
C) Farmers face challenges
D) Nature is unpredictable
B) Listening to advice leads to survival