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!"
She missed the bus.
What is the author's purpose of a story called "The Creepy Unicorn"?
Entertain
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! They were having a great time.
What is the main idea?
The students took a trip to the zoo.
George Washington was born in February.
Fact
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
b: busy
I have quite an exciting job that allows me to work with lots of exotic animals. I work hard from the early morning to the end of the day because a lot of critters depend on me. I am in charge of feeding animals, cleaning habitats, and making sure all the animals are happy and healthy.
What is this persons job?
Zoo keeper.
What is the author's main purpose in writing a book called "How to Draw Animals?"
Inform
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
What is the main idea?
Boots is very smart or Boots can follow directions.
Watching fireworks on the 4th of July is lots of fun.
Opinion
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
What does eliminate mean? a. delete b. find c. color
a. delete
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 cupboard. The milk, butter, and eggs went into the refrigerator. All the bags were empty. Now, she could make dinner.
Where did Jody go?
Jody went grocery shopping
"She barreled out of the classroom to find the snake she just let out of the cage. All of the students are screaming!"
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day
Joey had a great birthday.
This has been a terrible week.
Opinion
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
c: hungry
You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub.
What is this persons job?
A plumber
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan writes a newspaper article titled, "The Best Football Team in The Nation." What is the purpose of this article?
Persuade
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are weekdays.
Fact
There are many people in the city who 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
a: people who sell things
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face.
Where was Brittany's mom?
In the garden
What is the author's purpose in writing the book, "George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard"?
Inform
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.”
Ivy is not a good bowler.
Shel Silverstein is a famous poet. I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit. Is he line "I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit" a fact or opinion?
Opinion
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
b: loving