Inference
What is it?
Main Idea
Persuasion
100

Wendy put the apples, bread, and cereal into the cart. She wheeled the cart over to the cash register. Where do you think Wendy is?

The grocery store

100

Electronic

Has buttons

Used with a TV

Changes Channels

A remote

100

I can't wait until this weekend! We're gong 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


100

I should be allowed sweets every day

Why should I/shouldn't I have sweets every day?

200

Ryan was at the library. He was reading a book about men that travel on spaceships. He sees pictures of stars, planets, and the sun. What is the book probably about?

The book is about space

200

Vegetable

Orange

Crunchy

Used for a snowman's nose

carrot

200

I have a dog whose name is Paco. He 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 writer's dog is an important part of his life

d. The dog is cute and sweet

 
200

Everyone should have to exercise every day

Why should I/shouldn't I exercise every day?

300

Sara opened her backpack to start working on her homework. As soon as she looked inside, she realized she would not be able to do it. How do you think Sara knew that?

She left her homework at school

300

School supply

Yellow

Has an eraser

Used for writing

A pencil

300

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 refleces 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 plays baseball

b. Eric stores a homerun

c. How to play baseball

d. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base


300

We should have school all year-round

Why should we/shouldn't we have school all year-round?

400

Nick went to the candy store. He picked out a chocolate bar. He went to the cash register and looked in his wallet. He realized he could not buy it. What probably happened?

He did not have enough money

400

Clothing 

On your feet 

Soft

Under shoes

socks

400

Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon it's ready to eat!

The main idea of the passage is:

400

Imagine you want to run for school or class president.

Why should your classmates vote for you?

500

The woman was wearing a white dress. She held onto her flowers. She walked down the aisle. Where do you think the woman is?

Her wedding

500

Vehicle

Fast

Rides on a track

Need a ticket

A train

500

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

The main idea of the passage is:

500

Where do you think we should go on our class field-trip this year?

Why?

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