INFERENCES I
CONTEXT CLUES I
CONTEXT CLUES
II
INFERENCES II
DRAMA
100
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly. What will Mary do next?
What is Mary will try to catch the butterfly with her net?
100
What is the meaning of the word fortunate? When disaster struck and a baby hippo got lost, it was fortunate to find just the right home. A Wise B Happy C Lucky D Proud
What is c. lucky?
100
What does the word stand mean in the sentence below? A man selling crispy waffles at a fair noticed that people would leave his stand and go to the ice-cream booth. a. a frame that is used to hold something upright b. a small structure from which products are sold c. . a raised platform from which a person makes a speech
What is b. a small structure from which products are sold?
100
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. What time of year is it?
What is fall?
100
What is the resolution in a play? a. the point of high emotional tension b. a character has something at stake c. the problem or struggle in the play d. the outcome or ending of the play
What is d. the outcome or ending of the play?
200
"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom?
What is Kenneth broke the window or Kenneth does not want to get into trouble?
200
Jessica is free to leave anytime, but it seems she would rather stay with Joubert and the dogs. a. not costing any money b. not controlled by others c. not exact d. not busy
What is not controlled by others?
200
What does the word alumni mean? Most band members don’t make music their life and may seldom play after they graduate, but band alumni will likely tell you that it was there they learned the skills for success. A Former participants B Parent supporters C College applicants D Current students
What is a. former participants?
200
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening?
What is Alex is being pulled over for speeding?
300
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard for the birds." What do you think Dad and Anna are making?
What is a birdhouse?
300
What does the word intimidating mean? A blank piece of paper can be exciting and intimidating. F encouraging G confident H fearless J frightening
What is j. frightening
300
They were dressed in odd clothes. The leader had on a hat with a curled feather in it. He had a patch over one eye and carried a parrot on his shoulder. What type of people are being described?
What are pirates?
300
What is a major character? a. one who is in the opening scene of a play. b.one who is not involved in the conflict. c.one who helps with directing the play. d. one who has a large role and is involved in the conflict.
What is d. one who has a large role and is involved in the conflict.
400
Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing?
What is Tia is in a biking or cycling race?
400
What does the word hesitant mean in the sentence below? Kwan appreciated his teacher’s comments, but he was hesitant. A Unsure B Annoyed C Honored D Hopeful
What is a. unsure?
400
When playing at away games, the band requires 20 buses and a team of nearly 100 parent volunteers to help with logistics and other chores. A raising of funds B supervising of details C recruiting of members D scheduling of practices
What is b. supervising of details?
400
It was a hot day on the beach. The leader kept looking at an old piece of paper that he had in his hand before he decided which way to walk. Finally, they came to a stop and began to dig. What are they searching for?
What is buried treasure?
400
What are the smaller moveable objects actors move around and use in a play? a. sets b. themes c. props d.extras
What are props?
500
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic?
What is there is an accident blocking some of the lanes in the road?
500
What does the word opted mean? Rather than fighting a war by pitting forces frequently and repeatedly, Washington opted for a strategy of learning British plans. a. decided b. rejected c. borrowed d. earned
What is a. decided?
500
The conversation between the actors in a play is called what? a. script b. dialogue c. props d. extras
What is dialogue?
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