Inference
Main Idea
Context Clues
Charts and Graphs
Summary
100
"Daniel stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." What can you infer about Daniel from this statement?
Daniel is nervous.
100
Adults tend to eat a lot of fast food, and that’s often not a healthy choice. For instance, a typical fast-food bacon cheeseburger with all the trimmings has 790 calories with 39 grams of fat, and a large order of fries has 380 calories and 18 grams of fat. Add a soda, and one meal adds up to more than 1,100 calories.
Fast food is not always healthy.
100
The sweater had many hues, such as green, navy blue, and magenta.
colors
100
Mrs. Speights spends the largest portion of her income on 
rent
100
Nathan was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out.
Nathan was lost
200
The sun was low in the sky. Morgan's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed for home.
Morgan had worked a long time.
200
People love to make plans: for a dinner party, a vacation, or a big family reunion. But when it comes to planning our financial future, many of us don't know where to start. Fortunately, a little discipline and a sharp pencil are all you need to get on the road to financial security.
Financial planning isn't hard.
200
The students presented a list of grievances to the principal, specifically, bad cafeteria food, no recess and no cell phones.
complaints
200
Mrs. Speights spends the least amount of money every month on 
Bus Fare
200
Baseball has been a part of American life for more than 100 years. There are 30 professional teams in 28 American cities and hundreds of minor league teams throughout the 50 states. More Americans attend major league baseball games than any other professional team sport in the United States. Baseball is a part of American slang, fashion, music, and movies.
Baseball in America
300
As usual, Andrew left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown bag lunch.
Andrew is disorganized and forgetful.
300
The cold, probably the most common illness known, has no safe or effective cure. Colds are produced by viruses, in particular a group of viruses called rhinoviruses. Because colds can be caused by different types of viruses, it’s nearly impossible for scientists to find one remedy that kills them all.
There is no cure for a cold.
300
The heavy rain made it difficult to see. Bennett meant to turn right on King Street, but he inadvertently turned onto Cedar Street instead.
accidentally
300
What percentage of Mrs. Speight's money is spent on clothing?
12%
300
Many people buy lottery tickets, but not many win. Even fewer give away their prize. Gabriel, a fast food assistant manager, won $10,000 in the state lottery and decided to give the money to a youth club. The club's director could not believe Gabriel's generosity. Gabriel didn't think it was any big deal. "The kids need it more than I do," he said.
One man's generosity
400
"You don't know what you're missing," Julissa shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.
"Nah, I'm too tired," Andres said.
"Well, suit yourself, but you'll be sorry," Julissa replied.
Julissa wants Andres to come to the party.
400
The traditional household with a stay-at-home mom and working dad has become the exception rather than the rule. Increasingly, Americans are waiting longer to marry and have children, and many are not marrying at all.
The traditional household is no longer the norm.
400
What type of context clue is this:
At the end of each workday, Daniel arranged his papers into neat piles, dusted his computer, and tucked his chair under the desk. He was equally meticulous at home.
Synonym
400
Which candidate was more popular among men than women? 
Smith
400
Farming has changed a lot since 1800. Half the people in America worked on farms 200 years ago. Today, less than 2% of the population does. Animals used to do the bulk of the work on farms. Now machines, such as tractors, are used. Another change in American agriculture is the amount of land used for farming; today's farmers produce more food, using much less land.
Changes in farming
500
Wasworth slammed down the phone. Why did Justin always have to be right? Why didn't he ever listen?
Wasworth and Justin had an argument.
500
For a growing number of kids, an active lifestyle is the exception rather than the rule. The attractions of television, computers, and video games keep children spending far more time sitting at home than running around in the great outdoors.
Children are less active than they used to be.
500
What type of context clue is the following:
Luis has the flu. Usually, he's energetic, but today he's lethargic.
Antonym
500
Which candidate placed third? 
Smith
500
Plenty of people try to fool unsuspecting customers. To protect yourself, read the fine print before you sign a document. If something looks too good to be true, it usually is! Make sure you know what you're agreeing to, how much you're paying, and what you're getting in return. If you feel uncertain, do nothing until you've had time to study and understand the agreement.
Protection from scams