Inference
Context Clues
Fact / Opinion
Cause and Effect
Vocabulary
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

100

The small birds darted in and out of the trees.  sank

moved quickly

went above

fell

What is 'moved quickly.'

100

Monkeys are the cutest animal

What is 'opinion.'

100

Tim couldn't go to football practice because his dad's car broke down. What is the cause?

What is Tim's dads car broke down

100

The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and trees were sparse. What does sparse mean? A) many B) few. C) large

What is B) few

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

200

The place I yearn to go to the most is Hawaii.

afraid

beg

visit

want

What is 'want.'

200

April 13th is Miss. Gunsel's birthday.

What is a 'fact.'

200

Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch. What is the cause?

What is he skipped lunch?

200

The full moon illuminated the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights. What would be a synonym for illuminated? A) lit. B) darkened. C) filled

What is lit

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 Tooli probably feel?

What is angry

300

She slammed on the brakes and stopped abruptly.

slowly

in a mean way

mad 

suddenly

What is 'suddenly.'

300

July 4th is when we celebrate independent of the United States from England

What is a 'fact.'

300

Megan's dog had to go to the vet, because he hurt his paw. What is the effect?

What is Megan's dog had to go to the vet

300

Joan decided to withdraw her support for Calvin for class president when she learned that he had cheated on a test. What does withdraw mean?

What is to remove, take away or take back

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

400

Jessica was very vindictive and wanted to get back at her brother for the mean hoax he played on her.

pretty

wanting revenge

quiet

untruthful

What is 'wanting revenge.'

400

9th grade is the toughest year in school.

What is 'opinion.'

400

Billy couldn't find the remote, because his sister hid it under the couch. What is the effect?

What is Billy couldn't find the remote

400

Susie could smell the aroma of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does aroma mean? A) scent. B) sound. C) stink

What is scent

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

500

There is no way I am swimming in that murky water!

beautiful

clean

shallow

cloudy

What is 'cloudy.'

500

The blue Jolly Ranchers taste the best.

What is 'opinion."

500

John woke up really late because he forgot to set his alarm. When he got up, he didn't have time for breakfast, so he had to eat in the car. When he got to work, he realized that he forgot to pack a lunch, so he had to go to Jimmy John's. What is the cause of John going to Jimmy John's for lunch?

What is he forgot to set his alarm

500

Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for pedestrians. What would be a synonym for pedestrians? A) people walking B) pretty scenery C) fruit stands

What is A) people walking

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