Inferences 1
The desert was so arid that no plants could survive without water.
What does arid mean?
A. cold
B. dry
C. windy
D. dark
What is dry?
A telescope helps you see faraway objects in space.
What does tele most likely mean?
A. near
B. far
C. small
D. fast
What is far?
The tiny kitten was so frail, weak, and unable to stand.
What does frail mean?
A. strong
B. weak
C. loud
D. fast
What is weak?
Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class, even though she knew the answer.
What does reluctant mean?
A. excited
B. willing
C. unsure or unwilling
D. loud
What is unsure or unwilling?
Unlike his timid sister, Jake was bold and confident.
Question:
What does timid mean?
A. brave
B. shy
C. loud
D. angry
What is shy?
The path was treacherous and difficult to walk on.
Which word BEST replaces treacherous?
A. smooth
B. dangerous
C. short
D. easy
What is dangerous?
The sign said unsafe, so we stayed away.
What does unsafe mean?
A. very safe
B. not safe
C. somewhat safe
D. always safe
What is not safe?
The hopeless team knew they had no chance of winning.
What does hopeless mean?
A. full of hope
B. without hope
C. hopeful
D. excited
What is without hope?