Comprehension
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
CONTEXT CLUES
Synonym
INFERENCE
100

Today is awards day at Sarah's school. Before the program begins, the principal gives the quiet sign to all the students. Everyone in the auditorium gets quiet. Sarah listens as the principal calls out the award winners. She can't believe it when she hears her name!

Why did the principal signal the quiet sign?

To announce the winners of the each award

100
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered,"I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
What is to entertain?
100
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?
What is tiring?
100

The birds start their nest by collecting small twigs and straws. 

What is a synonym for twigs?

sticks

100
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
200

Mackenzie was invited to a costume party. Before she went to the party, she had to find a costume. She made a list of the different costumes that she could wear. Finally, she decided to go to the party dressed as a famous rock 'n' roll star. Mackenzie's brother even offered to let her borrow his guitar for her costume. 

Why did Mackenzie make a list of different costumes?

To have different options of costumes and to decide what to dress up as. 

200
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
200
The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
What is easily noticed?
200

Claire stacked her toys neatly on the shelf in her bedroom. 

What is a synonym for stacked?

Piled

200
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
300

Each summer, Steve goes to summer camp for a eek. At summer camp, he always meets up with his friend Zach. Steve and Zach are always bunk bed mates and stay in the same cabin together. Even though they are good friends, they have a hard time deciding who gets the top bunk and usually flip a coin to decide. 

Why do you think Zach and Steve have a difficult time deciding who gets top bunk?

Because they both want to sleep in the top bunk. 

300
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals.
What is to inform?
300
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?
What is thirsty?
300

The field trip is to the zoo and Jack must remember to take his permission slip to school. 

What is a synonym for remember?

Recall 

300
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
400

At 3:30pm the bell rank and school was over. Marcus rushed to his locker and quickly packed his book bag to go home. When he arrived home, Marcus ate a snack and then unpacked his book bag to start his homework. "Uh ok! I didn't bring home my math book today," Marcus said to himself. Luckily, Marcus was able to borrow a math book from a classmate who lived in his neighborhood. 

How do you think Marcus felt when he realized he forgot his math book?

400
William is a strong and bossy boy. His athletic body is very tall and almost higher by one head than his classmates. He has dark and tough skin that looks muscular and is often wet and sweaty. Actually, he looks like a wrestler. Since he fights with several kids without any help and won finally, he has become an idol of his classmates and has a bunch of followers. Because of the power, William is arrogant and domineering. For example, when his thundering boasts rise in the boiling class, everybody keeps quiet and listens carefully. William is easily mad and jealous if someone disagrees with him.
What is to describe?
400
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
What is smell?
400

Kate got to the mall early, before the stores opened, because there was going to be a big sale?

What is a synonym for big?

Huge
400
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
What is she is very curious?
500

The teacher handed report cards to each student in the class. Tim looked at his unopened report card. As Tim, opened his report card, he though about how hard he had worked these nine weeks, especially in math. He was glad to see that his grades were good. After he saw his grade, he couldn't wait to show his mom. 

Why was Tim excited to show his mom his report card?

Because he got good grades. 

500
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
What is to inform?
500
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
500

The boys put helmets on their heads and pads on their elbows and knees to protect them from getting hurt badly. 

Guard, keep safe, shield
500
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
What is disorganized?
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