Multiple Choice
Trudy looked down. The sound of everyone's laughter burned in her ears. She felt her face grow warm and she knew she was turning red. She wished she could just walk out of the classroom.
Based on this description, what can the reader infer...
a. Trudy is embarrassed
b. Trudy is new in school
c. Trudy is very angry
A. Trudy is embarrassed
The grass was green beneath Betty's hooves as she sauntered over to the fence. She swished her tail from side to side to swat away flies that were always surrounding her. Maybe it was all the manure they were attracted to! Betty leaned forward and chomped on some grass, slowly chewing it as she made her way back to the barn for milking time.
What kind of animal is Betty?
A cow
Sammy was so excited that he didn't even wait for his mom to finish slathering sunscreen on his skinny arms. He raced across the sand, smashing through a sandcastle and almost knocking over a large umbrella. He leaped and landed with a splash, taking a big gulp of salty water and gasping for air.
Where is Sammy
The beach
Casey loved this time of year. She loved the bright red leaves on the trees, piles of leaves on sidewalks, and the decorated pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns showing up on people's steps and porches.
What season can we infer it is?
a. Spring
b. Summer
c. Fall
c. Fall
Sheryl placed her box on the counter. The cashier helped her weigh it. "It'll cost $26.50 to get there by Tuesday the 25th." Sheryl frowned. "Well that's kind of expensive." The cashier shrugged, "It's the busy season, the only way to get it there in time is to pay for the express service." Sheryl nodded, "Well if that's what it takes to get there in time, I'll pay it. It's important that my grandkids get this in time."
What is Sheryl doing?
Mailing a Christmas present
Danielle was on the edge of her seat. The music was growing louder and she could tell something bad was about to happen. She waited, holding her breath until she couldn't bear to look any longer. Turning to her friend, she whispered, "Tell me when it's over!"She clutched the armrests and tried not to squeal with fear.
Where is Danielle
The movie theatre
Sammy was promoted from third to fifth grade. The teachers at his school decided he did not have to attend fourth grade at all.
We can infer...
a. Sammy did not attend second grade
b. Sammy will not have to go through 6th grade
c. Sammy did extremely well in 3rd grade
c. Sammy did well in 3rd grade
Mrs Johnson walked slowly to her car. It had been a long day. Many of the people she helped today were really unwell. There must be some sort of virus going around. Mrs Johnson's hands were dry from so much hand-washing, and she couldn't wait to go home and change out of her uniform. Her comfortable shoes were feeling less comfortable after a long day on her feet.
What does Mrs Johnson do for a living?
A doctor/nurse
The bell rang at promptly 9:00. Eleanor rushed in at 9:05. "I'm going to be late!" she cried. She rushed down the hallway with her books and her bag in tow. A man yelled at her, "Stop running or you will go to the office!" Eleanor stopped running and decided to speed-walk to the room- hopefully she would get there in time to pick lunch.
Where is Eleanor?
School
We can infer that the student....
a. Is getting sent home for misbehaving
b. Is getting sent home for being sick
c. Arrived at school late
b. Is getting sent home for being sick
The man straightened his tie and combed his hair one last time. He practiced his dazzling smile in the mirror. "We're on in 5!" a woman's voiced called from the other room. The man nodded his head as he double checked his queue cards- it is Friday, February 14th. Today is partly-cloudy with a high temperature of 42 degrees with a low of 31 degrees- the cards read. "We're on in 5...4...3..." the woman counted. The man stood up, smiled, and walked onto the stage.
What does the man do for a living?
News reporter/weatherman
The wind whipped across the barren landscape, stinging his cheeks with icy pellets of sleet. Jagged peaks, shrouded in swirling mist, loomed in the distance. The only sound was the mournful cry of some unseen bird circling high overhead. His boots crunched on the frozen ground, the only sign he had ever been there.
Where is this person?
The wilderness or a snowy mountain
The old woman sat on the park bench, clutching a faded photograph. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the oak tree above her, and a single tear rolled down her wrinkled cheek. She didn't notice the children playing nearby, their laughter echoing through the park. Her gaze was fixed on the image in her hand, a faint smile gracing her lips.
We can infer that the woman is feeling...
a. Happy
b. Sad
c. Bittersweet (a mix of happy and sad)
c. Bittersweet
The classroom was silent except for the scratching of pencils on paper. Sarah bit her lip, her brow furrowed in concentration. She tapped her foot nervously, then erased something on her page with a frustrated sigh. The clock on the wall seemed to tick louder with each passing second.
What is Sarah doing?
Taking a test
The grand ballroom shimmered with crystal chandeliers and polished marble floors. Elegant couples waltzed to the music of a live orchestra, their gowns swirling and their laughter echoing through the room. A long, white-clothed table laden with delicacies stretched along one wall, glittering with silver and sparkling glassware. Outside, the city twinkled like a scattered handful of diamonds.
Where is this person?
A ballroom/castle