Cause and Effect
Context Clues
Inference
Prediction
Main Ideas
100
Jaida did well on her science exam because she studied hard for the test. What is the cause?
What is she studied hard for the test?
100
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word consequences in the sentence below:
Due to the fact that the 7th grade classes were too loud in the hall during transitions, they had to suffer the consequences of their actions by having a quiet lunch.
What is a punishment or bad result of making poor decisions?
100
What can you infer from this picture?
What is Ms. Sutton is aggravated or annoyed?
100
Make a Prediction about what is happening.
All of the students lined up against the wall and covered their heads with their hands. Sirens began to sound and the pictures on the wall trembled loudly. After 10 minutes, everything returned to normal, and the students returned to their seats.
What is an earthquake?
100
State the Main Idea of this paragraph:
A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.
What is this paragraph is about rare and valuable pennies?
200
At the end of the year, students will attend a trip to Universal Studios because they adhered to the expectations all year long. What is the effect?
What is students will attend a trip to Universal Studios at the end of the year?
200
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word necessary in the sentence below:
It is necessary to arrive to school on time in order to eat breakfast before classes begin.
What is it must happen or take place?
200
Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He had seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church. What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?
What is Mr. Johnson is a farmer?
200
Adrianna loves the color pink. Every day, she brings her pink backpack, lunch bag, and pencil to school. Tomorrow is her birthday. Predict what she will wear for her special day!
What is Adrianna will wear pink for her birthday.
200
Give the main idea of the passage:
When one hears the term "reality" applied to a show, one might expect that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted. This is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be "reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.
What is reality television isn't always real?
300
Cairo Wray is in the 8th grade at Utopian Academy of the Arts Middle School. He is a bright young man, but one night Cairo stayed up too late playing video games and he knew he had to get up early the next day. The next day, he missed his bus to school, because he woke up late. Give me the cause of Cairo missing his bus to school.
What is Cairo stayed up late playing video games?
300
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word maintain in the sentence below:
In order for 8th graders to attend the field trip at the end of the year, they must maintain a GPA of a 2.0 or higher.
What is be consistent or constant in high academic achievement?
300
Ivory pushed the back door open with her elbow. She was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind her. Thud, thud, thud. The bag thumped each stair Ivory descended. Thud, thud, rip, drip, drip. The bag had gotten caught on a nail and a foul, odorous juice poured out, splashing Ivory's leg. "Ew... gross!" Ivory shouted as she adjusted the bag. She walked out to the alley and deposited the bag in a large plastic container, closing the lid behind her as she left, still muttering about her pants. What is Ivory doing?
What is taking out the trash?
300
Mr. Land woke up at 5:00 in the morning. He grabbed his briefcase, coffee and keys, and headed out the door. It is important that he arrive on time to ensure the building is safe. What do you predict he is heading to do?
What is heading to the school to ensure it is open and safe for students to arrive?
300
Give the Main Idea of the passage:
Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. We literally trust braking systems with our lives every time we get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection. How does this life-critical process work? It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the braking mechanisms. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction to be applied. This friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely. Beep! Beep!
What is this passage is about how braking systems work on automobiles?
400
Dr. Collins was in her office making schedules in IC. She finished the schedules, didn't save them, and left her office to go warm up her lunch. When she returned to her office, the schedules were no longer on her computer because it shut down. She let out a desperate sigh. Tell me the cause of the schedules no longer being on Dr. Collins' computer.
What is Dr. Collins did not save the schedules on her computer?
400
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word negotiated in the sentence below:
Nasir negotiated the price of the used PS5 with the salesman.
What is reached an agreement with the salesman?
400
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
What is it is raining and he cannot go outside and play?
400
Milan has been at school all day. After school she heads to Mr. Morris' class to work on some video editing. When she finishes editing, she shows her work to Mr. Morris for approval. What does Milan do?
What is Milan is a video editor?
400
State the Main Idea of the passage:
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Male platypus carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs. This venom incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. That means that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. Electroreception is a sixth sense different from seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. What an odd creature indeed.
What is this paragraph is about the strange and unique attributes of the platypus?
500
Chris and Jordan were playing basketball outside in the blazing sun. They played for hours and not once hydrated themselves while playing. Chris began to feel very weak, and had to take a break. Tell me the cause of Chris becoming weak while playing the game.
What is Chris was weak because he did not hydrate himself in the heat?
500
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word compare in the sentence below:
Do not compare yourself with others.
What is resemble or try to be like others?
500
What can you infer from this photo?
What is the little girl wants to fly a kite with her dad/work is more important to the father vs spending quality time with his daughter.
500
Zack and Andy were building a spaceship from a kit Zack got for his birthday. There were lots of small pieces spread out all over the table. “That’s a lot of pieces!” Andy said. Zack unfolded the paper that had the directions. It had pictures to show how to put the spaceship together, step by step. He showed the paper to Andy. “Look,” said Zack. “It starts with four of these long thin pieces. What probably happened next?
What is Zack and Andy looked for four of the long thin pieces?
500
What is the main idea of this passage:
Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.
What is this paragraph is about the physical features of Yellowstone National Park?