Inferences
Passage 1:
Jamal stared at the science fair project sitting on his kitchen table. The cardboard edges were uneven, and one of the pictures was peeling off. He glanced at the clock and sighed. “The bus will be here in ten minutes,” his mom called. Jamal reached for the tape drawer.
1. What can you MOST LIKELY infer about Jamal?
A He is proud of his project.
B He finished his project days ago.
C He is worried about how his project looks.
✅ Answer: C — He is worried about how his project looks.
What is the exposition of a story?
A The most exciting part
B The beginning where characters and setting are introduced
C The problem is solved
D The lesson the story teaches
✅ Answer: B — The beginning where characters and setting are introduced
Which sentence is a simile?
A The stars were diamonds in the sky.
B She ran like the wind.
C The classroom was a zoo.
D The bees buzzed loudly.
✅ Answer: B — She ran like the wind.
Which word rhymes with station?
A nation
B motionless
C static
D stain
A nation
Clue: “No work can happen without this. It’s sharp and very important.”
Answer: What is a pencil?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
The restaurant was unusually quiet. Mrs. Alvarez walked from table to table, straightening napkins that did not need straightening. She checked her phone for the third time in five minutes and glanced toward the door whenever it opened.
3. What can you infer about Mrs. Alvarez?
A She is waiting for someone important.
B She wants to close the restaurant early.
C She is angry with her customers.
D She forgot something at home.
✅ Answer: A — She is waiting for someone important.
The climax of a story is —
A The beginning
B The turning point or most exciting moment
C The lesson learned
D When the characters are introduced
✅ Answer: B — The turning point or most exciting moment
Which pair of words rhyme?
A rough / cough
B though / through
C cat / hat
D said / bead
✅ Answer: C — cat / hat
What does the word careless mean?
A full of care
B without care
C acting with care
D able to care
B without care
Your teacher notices someone looking at their phone during class. What do they MOST LIKELY say?
A “Nice phone! Can I borrow it?”
B “Eyes on me, not on your game.”
C “Take a selfie, maybe it will help you learn.”
D “Who’s winning Fortnite?”
✅ Answer: B — “Eyes on me, not on your game.”
Ethan usually raced his sister to the bus stop. Today, he walked slowly and kept his eyes on the ground. When his friend waved, Ethan gave a small shrug instead of his usual grin.
5. What is the BEST inference about Ethan?
A He is feeling upset about something.
B He stayed up too late playing games.
C He is excited about school.
D He forgot his homework.
✅ Answer: A — He is feeling upset about something.
The resolution of a story is —
A Where the problem is solved
B The most exciting moment
C The introduction of the characters
D The rising tension
✅ Answer: A — Where the problem is solved
Which sentence is a metaphor?
A The baby cried loudly.
B He is as tall as a tree.
C Time is a thief.
D The fire crackled in the night.
✅ Answer: C — Time is a thief.
Which of the following words is divided into syllables correctly?
A re/turn
B win/dow
C tea/cher
D flow/er
✅ A — re/turn
What does Ms. Van sometimes say to get students’ attention?
A “Do a silly dance if you can hear me.”
B “Touch your nose if you can hear me.”
C “Sing the alphabet backwards if you can hear me.”
D “Make a funny face if you can hear me.”
✅ Answer: B — “Touch your nose if you can hear me.”
Lena carefully placed the trophy on her shelf, then quickly turned it so the crack in the base faced the wall. When her brother walked in, she stepped in front of the shelf and crossed her arms.
1. What can you MOST LIKELY infer about Lena?
A She wants her brother to admire the trophy.
B She is embarrassed about the crack in the trophy.
C She plans to throw the trophy away.
D She forgot how the trophy was damaged.
✅ Answer: B — She is embarrassed about the crack in the trophy.
Which of the following best describes plot?
A The lesson or message of the story
B The sequence of events in a story
C The characters in the story
D The setting of the story
✅ Answer: B — The sequence of events in a story
Which sentence contains onomatopoeia?
A The thunder boomed across the sky.
B She is as quiet as a mouse.
C The lake was a mirror.
✅ Answer: A — The thunder boomed across the sky.
The correct way to divide important into syllables is —
A im/por/tant
B imp/or/tant
C im/port/ant
D imp/ort/ant
✅ A — im/por/tant
What is a teacher’s pet peeve during class?
A Students reading quietly
B Students raising their hands politely
C Students listening carefully
D Students talking over the teacher
D Students talking over the teacher ✅
The team sat silently in the locker room. Coach Daniels erased the scoreboard from the whiteboard and said, “Tomorrow, we start fresh.” No one made eye contact as they untied their cleats.
3. What can you infer happened before this scene?
A The team won an important game.
B The team lost a game.
C Practice was canceled.
D The season just started.
✅ Answer: B — The team lost a game.
What happens during the falling action?
A The conflict is introduced
B The story builds suspense
C Events happen after the climax and lead toward the ending
D The setting is described
✅ Answer: C — Events happen after the climax and lead toward the ending
Which sentence is NOT an example of figurative language?
A The wind whispered through the trees.
B He fought like a lion.
C The sky is blue.
✅ Answer: C — The sky is blue.
Which suffix can be added to teach to mean “a person who”?
A -less
B -ful
C -er
D -ness
✅ Answer: C — -er (teacher)
If you bring all three of these things to Ms. Van's room, you will be prepared for class.
Answer: What is a Chromebook, pencil, and workbook?