INFERENCE
Mel just moved to a new school. At lunch, she sits alone and checks her phone instead of talking.
What can be inferred about Mel?
A. She prefers silence
B. She feels uncomfortable in her new environment
C. She forgot her lunch
D. She doesn’t like people
B. She feels uncomfortable in her new environment ✅
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the character is nervous?
A. He walked into the room
B. His hands shook as he spoke
C. He wore a jacket
D. He looked at his friend
B. His hands shook as he spoke ✅
A group works together to solve a problem.
Theme?
A. Teamwork leads to success
B. Being alone
C. Winning is everything
D. Rules don’t matter
A. Teamwork leads to success ✅
Which is "TRASH" for a summary?
A. The main conflict
B. The resolution
C. What the character ate for lunch
D. The main idea
C. What the character ate for lunch ✅
A character studies hard and improves:
A. Studying doesn’t matter
B. Practice helps people improve
C. School is boring
D. Tests are unfair
B. Practice helps people improve ✅
"The sky darkened, and people rushed inside as thunder rumbled."
What can be inferred?
A. It is nighttime
B. People are tired
C. A storm is approaching
D. It is winter
C. A storm is approaching ✅
Which evidence supports the idea that the setting is dangerous?
A. The sun was shining
B. The streets were empty
C. Broken glass covered the ground
D. People were talking
C. Broken glass covered the ground ✅
A character learns to accept people who are different.
Theme?
A. Change is hard
B. Acceptance is important
C. Winning matters
D. Fear is powerful
B. Acceptance is important ✅
Which is a good summary sentence?
A. The story has a lot of details
B. A girl overcomes her fear of speaking in front of others
C. The girl is nervous
D. There is a speech
B. A girl overcomes her fear of speaking in front of others ✅
A character feels left out at a new school.
Connection?
A. Everyone is always happy
B. Friends don’t matter
C. School is easy
D. Many people feel nervous in new situations
D. Many people feel nervous in new situations ✅
Javier slammed his book shut and pushed it away.
What can be inferred?
A. He finished reading
B. He lost his book
C. He is excited
D. He is frustrated
D. He is frustrated ✅
Which quote supports the theme of perseverance?
A. "I give up."
B. "This is too hard."
C. "I’ll keep trying no matter what."
D. "It doesn’t matter."
C. "I’ll keep trying no matter what." ✅
A story where a character lies and loses trust from others.
Theme?
A. Lying has consequences
B. Friends are helpful
C. Practice makes perfect
D. Change is good
A. Lying has consequences ✅
Which is MOST important in a summary?
A. Small details
B. Main idea and key events
C. Opinions
D. Descriptions
B. Main idea and key events ✅
A story about protecting the environment connects to—
A. Sports
B. Real-world environmental issues
C. Cooking
D. Music
B. Real-world environmental issues ✅
The teacher kept glancing at the clock and tapping her foot.
What can be inferred?
A. She is in a hurry or waiting for something
B. She is hungry, it's lunchtime.
C. She is angry, everyone is late.
D. She is confused
A. She is in a hurry or waiting for something ✅
Which detail BEST shows the character has changed?
A. She wore the same clothes
B. She apologized for her actions
C. She went home
D. She ate dinner
B. She apologized for her actions ✅
A character regrets a decision they made in anger.
Theme?
A. Anger leads to good choices
B. Think before you act
C. Winning matters
D. Rules are unimportant
B. Think before you act ✅
Which detail should NOT be included in a summary?
A. Main event
B. Key conflict
C. Exact dialogue from a character
D. Resolution
C. Exact dialogue from a character ✅
A character stands up for a friend. Connection?
A. B. Rules don’t matter
B. Being alone is best
C. Friendship and loyalty in real life
D. Winning is everything
C. Friendship and loyalty in real life ✅
Lena reread the same paragraph three times and sighed.
What can be inferred?
A. She wants to make sure she understands the text
B. She is struggling to understand the text
C. She is finished reading the paragraph
D. She is excited about what she is reading
B. She is struggling to understand the text ✅
Which detail provides the STRONGEST evidence that the character is compassionate?
A. He gave up his only lunch so someone else would not go hungry
B. He waved to his neighbors each morning
C. He worked quietly during class
D. He followed directions without complaining
A. He gave up his only lunch so someone else would not go hungry ✅
A character struggles repeatedly but continues trying until they reach their goal.
What message does the story MOST clearly convey?
A. Hard work always results in success
B. Determination helps individuals overcome obstacles
C. Success is easy with enough time
D. Failure should be avoided at all costs
B. Determination helps individuals overcome obstacles ✅
What does SWBST Stand for:
A. Somebody, Wished, Beside, Seas, Today
B. Sally, Wanted, Buy, Sell, Trade
C. Somebody (Something), Wanted, But, So, Then
D. Some, Wanted, But, Strategy, Test
C. Somebody (Something), Wanted, But, So, Then
A character learns from mistakes. Connection?
A. Mistakes help people grow
B. Mistakes don’t matter
C. People never change
D. Learning is unimportant
A. Mistakes help people grow ✅