Conclusions 1
Making Inferences 1
synonyms 1
Vocabulary
Generalizations 1
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The wind blew through the rigging as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to head home. What is the boy doing? a. eating breakfast b. sailing c. riding his bike d. playing with his friends
What is B. sailing
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Inferring: What can you "infer" by reading the passage below? "I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet. a. Violet can be a mean girl b. Violet can be somewhat relaxed c. Violet is probably somewhat shy
What is c. Violet is probably somewhat shy
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Which word is a synonym for "little"? a. tiny b. enormous c. red d. large
what is a. tiny
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Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known: a. legendary b. idol c. immortal d. myth
What is a. legendary
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Audra is a vegetarian. That means she doesn't eat meat. Audra went to a party where they had lots of choices of food. Audra will probably choose . a. chicken alfredo b. roast beef c. salad d. hamburger
What is c. salad
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Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates. You can tell that... a. Today is Saturday. b. Today is a safe day for skating. c. Today is a warm day. d. Today is not a safe day for skating.
What is B. Today is a safe day for skating
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The skunk starts hissing, clicking its teeth, and stamping its feet. What can you infer? a. The skunk is warning you. b. The skunk is spraying you. c. The skunk is biting you. d. The skunk is playing with you.
What is a. The skunk is warning you.
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The words NOISELESS and SILENT are: a. synonyms b. antonyms c. homonyms
what is a. synonyms
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What is another word for foe? a. friend b. fight c. enemy d. roommate
What is c. enemy
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Everytime it rains we have a tornado. What kind of generalization is this and how do you know?
What is invalid generalization because of the word everytime.
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Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. Where was Shanay? a. the ocean b. the aquarium c. to pool d. a park
What is b. the aquarium
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To make an inference, you... a. use background knowledge and details from the text b. make a prediction c. use details from the text and a prediction d. guess about what will happen next
What is a. use background knowledge and details from the text
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The synonym of effort is: a. attempt b. chance c. choice
What is a. attempt
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to shine: a. opinionated b. mediocre c. daze d. shimmering
What is d. shimmering
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The sun never shines in Texas at midnight. Is this a fact or What kind of generalization is this and how do you know?
What is What is fact because it is a proven statement
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Once upon a time, dogs used to bury their bones to help keep them safe from other animals. Even though most dogs have plenty of food to eat today, their instincts still tell them to bury their bones and favorite toys. Based on the passage above, why do dogs today still hide their bones and toys? a. They think it is a fun game. b. They like to save a snack for later. c. They enjoy digging them up. d. They want to hide them from other dogs.
What is d. They want to hide them from other dogs.
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Annie could hear the music playing over the loud speaker in the mall. She and her mother were shopping for a present for her father. Annie could see a big line in the center of the mall. She wondered what all the people were waiting for. She then heard a jolly "HO! HO! HO!" from the center of the crowd and she quickly realized what the people were waiting on. As Annie and her mother walked through the mall, she noticed that the store windows were decorated with green, white, and red decorations. Which of the following is a conclusion that could be made from the story? a. Annie and her mother were shopping for a birthday present for Annie's father. b. The music was coming from a band. c. The mall is close to Annie's house. d. The people were waiting in line to see Santa Claus.
What is d. The people were waiting in line to see Santa Claus.
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A synonym for FRAGILE is: a. heavy b. breakable c. harsh d. bold
What is b. breakable
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The sunrise was magnificent yesterday. What does MAGNIFICENT mean? a. impressive b. dull c. lonely d. colorful
What is a. impressive
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Only a few baseball players actually make the major leagues. What kind of generalization is this and how do you know?
What is What is valid generalization and the word few
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The van was packed full, and some things were attached to the luggage rack on top. My mom and dad, two sisters, and I left early Saturday morning for a one week vacation. We were going about halfway, 400 miles, the first day. My dad had made a reservation at a motel just off the highway. We were moving along on schedule, when all of a sudden there was a bang, and the car lurched. My father grasped the steering wheel tightly to keep the car under control, and then drove it onto the shoulder of the road out of the way of traffic. What do you think happened? a. We were out of gas. b. The things of the top of the car had fallen off. c. The car hit a rock. d. We had a blowout.
What is d. We had a blowout.
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Burkina Faso is a country in Africa that was once owned by France. Today, the country of Burkina Faso has a population of over 15 million people. Residents are divided into two different tribes: the Voltaic Mossie and the Mande. Based on the passage above, you can infer that which language is likely spoken in parts of Burkina Faso? a. Spanish b. French c. English d. Afrikaans
What is b. French
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A synonym for POINTLESS is... a. meaningless b. safe c. toxic d. sensible
What is a. meaningless
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Which is the best description of a revolution? a. a formal agreement among nations, states, groups, or individuals b. a sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government c. an order from a country's leader to its citizens d. a war fought over property or resources
What is b. a sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government
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Picture books are always done in color. What kind of generalization is this and how do you know?
What is What is invalid because of the word always
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