Inference
The girl came back into the house, panting. "I ran as fast as I could and I yelled for the driver to wait for me! I even dropped my bookbag because I was running so fast!" What can the reader infer?
What is she missed the bus?
In the text, The Tortoise and The Hare, what is the story's purpose?
a. tell a story b. describe different kinds of animals c. teach a lesson
What is to teach a lesson?
First, they heard monkeys. Then, they saw them. The monkeys were very noisy. The biggest animals were the elephants and the giraffes. The lions and tigers were the scariest. They laughed at the penguins and the seals. The class was on a field trip to the zoo and they were having a great time! What is the story mostly about?
What is: The story is mostly about animals in the zoo?
The rain was blowing. The girl whispered to herself, "I hate rain!" The wind whistled as the rain pattered on the sidewalk. It was a very cold and rainy night. Which line makes something in nature seem human?
a. The rain was blowing b. The girl whispered to herself c. The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk
What is c: the wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk
The family was going on a trip. Mother said, "We will leave soon." We had to hurry. It was a hectic morning. We had many things to do.
The word hectic means: a. quiet b. busy c. rainy
What is b: busy?
Roger heard a noise. It was a car coming down the street. Even though he was napping, Roger had to see who it was. He padded over to the fence. It wasn't a car. It was a truck! Maybe it was the workman he had met yesterday. In a flash, Roger scampered out of his yard barking at the truck to come back. The reader can infer that Roger is:
What is Roger is a neighborhood dog.
Based on the title, "Lighthouses, Beacons of the Past" the purpose of the book is to:
a. tell a story about a lighthouse b. explain how a lighthouse is built c. describe different kinds of lighthouses from the past
What is to describe different kinds of lighthouses from the past
Jordyn has a big math test tomorrow. She needed to study. She got out her math book and studied her notes. She did practice problems. This story is mostly about:
a. how a girl did on her math test b. about a girl getting ready to study for a math test c. why you should study for math tests
What is b.- about a girl getting ready to study for a test?
On the last day of school, the teacher smiled at her class and said, "You are the best class I have ever had!" This sentence is an example of:
a. personification b. facts c. hyperbole. character
What is a hyperbole?
after the detective spent all day studying the facts, he uncovered an important clue! Which sentence uses uncover in the same way as the above passage?
a. She uncovered the casserole for the last five minutes. b. her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
What is b: her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
Jody wheeled the cart out to the car. she put the bags into the trunk. She drove home. She brought the bags into the house. She put the canned goods into the pantry. The milk, butter, and eggs went into the refrigerator. All the bags were empty. Now, she could make dinner. The reader can infer that:
What is:Jody went grocery shopping
What is the author's main purpose in writing a book titled "Drawing Animals?"
a. to describe the way animals look b. to instruct how to draw animals c. to give facts about animals d. to tell a story about animals
What is to instruct how to draw animals?
Lions live in groups called "Prides." The males are in charge of protecting the pride from danger. The females hunt for food and take care of the cubs. The central idea is:
a. Lions live in Prides b. male lions protect the pride. c. Female lions hunt for food.
What is a: Lions live in Prides
The music at the concert was wonderful. The violins sounded like angels gliding through the air. The passage compares the violins to:
a. music b. angels c. air
What is b: angels
There was snow on the ground. A _____ wolf came out of the woods. He was thin and very weak. He hunted for food. He could not find any.
The context shows the word that best fits in the blank space is: a. large b. gray c. hungry
What is c: hungry
Manuel wanted to take his motorcycle out for a ride. He grabbed his helmet. He tried to kick-start the bike. It wouldn't start. He tried again and again, but nothing happened. Then he thought of his friend Juan. He would ask Juan to come over and take a look at the bike. What can the reader infer about Juan?
What is Juan knows how to fix motorcycles
A Dallas Cowboy fan writes a newspaper article titled, "The Best Football Team in The Nation." The purpose of this article is to:
a. tell a story about his son who went to a Cowboys game b. teach how to play football c. persuade or convince the reader that The Cowboys are the best
What is to persuade or convince?
Tigers are a type of cat, but they are very different from house cats. Cats make noises like purring and meowing. Tigers roar very loudly. Tigers would not make good pets.
The main idea is: a. Tigers are different from house cats b. House cats purr c. tigers roar
What is a: Tigers are different from house cats
Read the stanza from the poem Sick, by Shel Silverstein
I have the measles and the mumps
A gash, a rash, and purple bumps,
My mouth is wet, my throat is dry,
I'm going blind in my right eye
The poet used this type of language to:
What is: Describe how the character felt sick.
Many people in the city sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell clothes. I like the merchants who sell toys best.
The word merchant means a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
What is a: people who sell things
Susie looked under the bed. She looked in the closet. Then she went outside. She started calling for Benny. There was no sign of him. Susie sat on the front porch and began to cry. She couldn't find her cat anywhere. Then, she heard a soft meow. Benny was looking right at her. What can we infer about Susie?
What is Susie was worried her cat might be lost
The author's purpose in writing the book, "George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard" is to:
a. to give facts about peanuts b. to tell how to grow peanuts c. to convince the reader to eat peanuts d. to tell about the life of George Washington Carver?
What is to tell about the life of George Washington Carver?
Scott was getting ready for his mom's birthday. He made her a gift. He also decorated the house. he helped his dad frost the cake. Then Scott put candles on the cake. He can't wait to see his mom's face when she gets home! What key detail supports the idea that Scott was excited to celebrate his mom's birthday?
a. Scott helped his dad frost the cake b. He can't wait to see his mom's face when she gets home c. Scott decorates the house
What is b: He can't wait to see his mom's face when she gets home
It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining. The birds were chirping. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep! Which line makes something in nature appear human?
a. The sun was shining b. The birds were chirping c. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep
What is c: The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep?
Sometimes people hurt animals. I think people should be tender and kind to animals. Most animals are nice. They do not hurt anyone.
Which word is a synonym for tender? a. mean b. loving c. angry
What is b: loving