Inferences
What is an inference?
A. A summary of the text
B. A guess based only on opinion
C. A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
D. A detail stated directly in the text
C. A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
The young athlete was resilient; even after a painful fall during the first lap, she stood up, brushed off the dirt, and finished the race with a smile.
Question: Based on the sentence, what does the word resilient mean?
A) Easily injured or weak
B) Able to recover quickly from difficulty
C) Very fast and athletic
D) Angry about losing a competition
B) Able to recover quickly from difficulty
What is the best definition of a main idea?
A. A short story about the author’s life
B. What the author likes most about the passage
C. The central point or message the author wants to communicate
D. A fun fact found in the first paragraph
C. The central point or message the author wants to communicate
What is the best definition of textual evidence?
A. A summary of the entire text in your own words
B. A quote or detail from the text that supports an idea or answer
C. An opinion about the author's writing style
D. A list of all the characters or facts in a story or article
B. A quote or detail from the text that supports an idea or answer
Scenario:
You are reading a passage and encounter a difficult word you have never seen before. You can't use a dictionary. What is your best move?
What can you MOST LIKELY infer about Jordan?
A. He is feeling impatient while waiting for someone who has not arrived yet
B. He is distracted by multiple things happening around him
C. He is unsure about what he is supposed to be doing
D. He is frustrated with a situation he cannot control
A. He is feeling impatient while waiting for someone who has not arrived yet
The hiker found himself in a precarious position, balanced on a narrow, crumbling ledge with a steep drop-off just inches from his boots.
Question: Which word is the best synonym for precarious as used in this sentence?
A) Dangerous
B) Exciting
C) Comfortable
D) Secret
A) Dangerous
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
A. Honeybees visit many flowers each day to collect nectar
B. Honeybees play an essential role by working together to support their hive and plant life
C. The queen bee is the most important part of the hive
D. Plants depend on insects like bees to grow
B. Honeybees play an essential role by working together to support their hive and plant life
In a question that says "Select the best evidence to support the statement that the first electric cars had several drawbacks."
What should you be looking for evidence of?
Evidence that shows the first electric cars had many drawbacks
Scenario:
You click 'Next' and see a very long, 6-paragraph scientific article. You feel overwhelmed. How should you handle this?
A. Read the questions first so you know what specific information to hunt for.
B. Skim only the first and last sentence of the whole article.
C. Read as fast as possible without stopping to think.
A. Read the questions first so you know what specific information to hunt for.
How does being in the parlor affect Frances?
A. Being in the parlor makes Frances wish she had shared ghost stories
B. Being in the parlor strengthens Frances's belief that the mansion is haunted
C. Being in the parlor makes Frances resentful of Mrs. Bailey for making her clean it
B. Being in the parlor strengthens Frances's belief that the mansion is haunted
Despite their long history as bitter adversaries on the debate stage, the two politicians shook hands and agreed to work together on the new environmental bill.
Question: What does the word adversaries most likely mean in this context?
A) Partners or teammates
B) Students or learners
C) Opponents or enemies
D) Experts or specialists
C) Opponents or enemies
Which sentence best summarizes the main point of the text?
A. Video games are often misunderstood because they are seen as a waste of time
B. Video games are becoming more popular among young people
C. Multiplayer games are more beneficial than single-player games
D. Playing video games can build useful skills like problem-solving and teamwork
D. Playing video games can build useful skills like problem-solving and teamwork
Which detail best supports the idea that bats are more capable than people realize?
A. Bats are often misunderstood creatures.
B. Bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt.
C. Many people believe bats are blind.
D. Some bats can see better at night than humans.
D. Some bats can see better at night than humans.
Scenario:
You've narrowed a question down to two choices, but both seem 'okay.' What is the most effective way to use the Process of Elimination?
Why does Kyra most likely drop the rocks when she sees Olivia?
A. Kyra is embarrassed to be seen doing something as basic as skipping rocks
B. Kyra is shy and does not showing off in front of people
C. Kyra despises Olivia and does not want to have to skip rocks with her
A. Kyra is embarrassed to be seen doing something as basic as skipping rocks
The scientist's theory was initially met with skepticism by her peers. They demanded more data and multiple peer-reviewed studies before they would accept her unusual findings as fact.
Question: Based on the context clues, what is the definition of skepticism?
A) Immediate and total belief
B) An attitude of doubt or disbelief
C) Great excitement and joy
D) A lack of interest or boredom
B) An attitude of doubt or disbelief
What is the primary theme of this passage?
A. The Library of Alexandria was the largest collection of scrolls in the ancient world
B. The destruction of the library is still a mystery to historians
C. The loss of important knowledge shows how vulnerable it can be if not protected
D. Ancient civilizations valued learning and education
C. The loss of important knowledge shows how vulnerable it can be if not protected
What inference can you make about how Eli feels, and which evidence supports it?
A. He is relieved the game was canceled — "His little sister tried to cheer him up."
B. He is upset and disappointed — "His uniform still hung on the doorknob, untouched."
C. He is tired from playing — "Eli stared out the window."
D. He is excited about something — "The rain poured down."
B. He is upset and disappointed — "His uniform still hung on the doorknob, untouched."
Scenario:
A question asks which sentence 'best' supports a claim. You find two sentences that are both true. How do you decide which one is the winner?
A. Choose the sentence that is shorter.
B. Choose the sentence that directly proves the claim, rather than just being related to the topic.
C. Choose the sentence that appears first in the passage.
D. Pick the sentence that contains the most 'big' vocabulary words.
B. Choose the sentence that directly proves the claim, rather than just being related to the topic.
What is the MOST likely reason Mom seems so pleased with the apartment?
A. She truly believes the apartment is beautiful
B. She wants to convince her child that things will be better here
C. She does not notice the apartment’s condition
D. She prefers this apartment to all others they’ve lived in
B. She wants to convince her child that things will be better here
The old mansion had a melancholy air; the overgrown gardens, peeling paint, and silent hallways created a deep sense of sadness and longing for days long past.
Question: Which phrase from the sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of melancholy?
A) "overgrown gardens"
B) "peeling paint"
C) "silent hallways"
D) "sense of sadness"
D) "sense of sadness"
Which statement provides the most accurate summary of the passage's nuanced perspective?
A. The Industrial Revolution improved technology and increased production across societies
B. The Industrial Revolution created both major advancements and serious social challenges
C. Industrial growth led to poor working conditions and overcrowded cities
D. Labor unions were formed in response to unfair treatment during industrialization
B. The Industrial Revolution created both major advancements and serious social challenges
During the Great Depression, many families lost their jobs and homes. People stood in long lines hoping for food, and children often had to drop out of school to help support their families. Government programs like the New Deal were created to provide jobs and rebuild the economy.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the Great Depression affected everyday life for children?
"Children often had to drop out of school to help support their families."
Scenario:
You are reading a long informational passage and realize you don’t fully understand what you just read, but you still need to answer the questions.
What is your best next step?