Inference/conclusion
Martin’s little brother looked at the new bike a bit apprehensively. “Are you sure I won’t get hurt?” he asked Martin. Martin replied, “Oh, you might fall once or twice, but you’ll be okay. Just wear your helmet.” Martin’s little brother looked up at him, “And you will hold onto it so it doesn’t fall over?” Martin nodded.
From this excerpt, what can the reader infer?
Martin’s little brother is learning to ride a bicycle.
Martin is teaching his little brother to ride a bicycle.
“I don’t know if I can sustain my hold on this net,” said Steven. “My arms are lead. I need to let go soon if we don’t catch any fish in the next couple of minutes.”
The author uses the figurative expression "My arms are lead" to emphasize that:
Steven is getting tired of holding the net.
It is a story (plot)
Characters
Problem & solution
Purpose is to entertain
Setting
Fiction
The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
The word gargantuan means:
a) gigantic
b) compact
a) gigantic
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Weekends are times to travel.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
C. The writer’s grandparents live far away.
D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
Charles let his dog, Roscoe, into the house. Roscoe ran over to his food bowl and wildly began to wag his tail.
The reader can reasonably infer that:
Roscoe was hungry.
Marcus knew he was late. He did not know what to expect. Sweat was dripping off of his face like water from an open faucet.
The author uses figurative language to show that Marcus is feeling:
nervous
Uses figurative language
Has stanzas
It can rhyme or be free style
Poetry
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
The word feeble means:
a) weak
b) honest
a) weak
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The dog is cute and sweet.
D. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
The teacher told the children to clear everything but a pencil from their desks. She then began handing out tests. Thomas look startled. “Wait! Ms. Smith? The test is today? Are you sure? I thought it was tomorrow!”
The reader can infer that Thomas:
Thomas did not study for this test.
The crowd was like firecrackers popping off all at the
same time as the people realized that the team had won their first city championship ever.
The figurative language used in this sentence suggests that the crowd is:
loud
Writer tries to convince the reader
Includes facts and opinions
Persuasive
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
The word garrulous means:
a) crazy
b) talkative
b) talkative
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric plays baseball.
A. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
A letter came in the mail for Michelle. Michelle’s mother showed it to her and told her she was very disappointed. “Think about the other people who are waiting for that book. You must return it immediately.”
The reader can reasonably infer that the letter came from
The library
“I stayed up late last night to make sure everything would join together at the right time and get the boat moving,” replied Dad. “The engine is now running like a clock.”
The author’s use of figurative language highlights that the engine is:
working smoothly
working right
Story that is true
Biography
Autobiography
History
Literary Nonfiction
The mummies of Egypt are very old. So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
The word embalming means:
a) keeping the dead from decaying
c) keeping things alive
a) keeping the dead from decaying
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
The main idea of this passage is:
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
c. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
d. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
Carly and her mom watched the large van truck drive away slowly. Then, they walked through the empty rooms of the house one last time before getting into the car and leaving.
The reader can reasonably infer that:
Carly and her mom are moving.
Star
Heavenly, bright, yellow
Burning, blazing, blasting
Put on your suit and go splash in the pool.
The alliteration in the poem emphasizes how the sun:
feels
Gives information
It uses text features (headings and subheadings, graphs, pictures with captions, etc.)
Main idea and supporting details
Expository
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
The word stationary means:
a) moving
b) staying in one place
b) staying in one place
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
C. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
C. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.