Inference
After reading the poem, The Lake Isle of Innisfree what can you say the poet is yearning for?
A. the lake water and the sound it makes
B. the beehive and sound of the bees
C. the peace and tranquility of Innisfree
D. none of the above
C. the peace and tranquility of Innisfree
What can be inferred from Haley's reaction to the phone ringing?
A. She isn't concerned about the phone call.
B. She doesn't think washing her hands is important
C. She is excepting an important phone call.
D. She is enjoying talking to her family.
C. She is excepting an important phone call.
What can you infer about Henry's trip?
A. It was a spur of the moment idea.
B. It is something he has looked forward to for a long time.
C. It is to a place he's been before.
D. It is to an exotic location.
When the thunder began to roar, Mary leapt under the covers and put her hands over her ears.
What can be inferred from Mary's reaction to the storm?
A. She enjoys thunderstorms
B. She cannot hear well.
C. She is afraid of thunderstorms
D. She likes to sleep.
C. She is afraid of thunderstorms
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
A. A theme is a message of a story, and the main idea is what the story is about.
B. A theme is a summary, and the main idea is a paraphrase.
C. A theme tells what the symbols mean, and the main idea is a symbol.
D. A theme is what a student writes, and a main idea is what the story is mainly about.
A. A theme is a message of a story, and the main idea is what the story is about.
According to the poem, The Lake Isle of Innisfree, what do you think the age of the author is?
A. He is old and ready to retire
B. He is a very young boy
C. He is in his mid thirties
D. He is a baby
A. He is old and ready to retire
What is the main idea for the passage on page number 23?
The main idea of the passage is that Haley competes in a pie-baking contest, makes a mistake by forgetting to preheat the oven, but still places third because she perseveres and does her best.
She pulled hard at the doorknob. The door was difficult to budge. Finally inside, she brushed aside the cobwebs, leaving footprints in the dust of the floor.
What can he inferred from this description?
A. The place she is entering hasn't been used in a long time.
B. The house she is entering is a new structure.
C. The door was locked.
D. She has just bought the house and it preparing to move in.
A. The place she is entering hasn't been used in a long time.
In the poem of "The Mountain and The Squirrel" and "The Arrow and the Song"
What do you thing is the poet trying to tell us in both poems?
A. What goes around comes around.
B. The actions we perform or the thoughts we express will leave their mark.
C. We must think before we do our actions.
D. The arrow and the song both fell to the ground.
A. What goes around comes around.
What is an universal theme?
A. a story that takes place in outer space
B. a theme that is implied.
C. a common theme that could apply to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
D. a theme that includes an adventure across the universe.
C. a common theme that could apply to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Elizabeth had done it again. She was in such a hurry; she didn't check to make sure she had everything she needed for the drive to work. Just as she slammed the door behind her, she realized, too late, that she wasn't going anywhere fast.
What did Elizabeth forget?
A. her running shoes
B. her keys
C. her briefcase
D. her workout clothes
B. her keys
What would you title the passage on page 23?
Haley's Pie Competition (or similar answers)
When Melody's mom came home and discovered the vase in pieces on the counter, she said nothing; instead she pursed her lips, put her hand on her left hip and glared at Melody.
What can the reader infer about Melody's mom?
A. Melody's mom is made at Melody for breaking the vase. She is waiting for an explanation.
B. Melody's mom had a long day at work and just needs a moment to think.
C. Melody's mom cannot talk due to some dental work she had done earlier in the day.
D. Melody's mom is surprised that her kitchen is so clean.
In the poem of "The Mountain and The Squirrel" and "The Arrow and the Song"
What do you think the poet is trying to tell us in the "The Arrow and the Song"?
A. Actions and words can leave a lasting impact on others.
B. It is dangerous to shoot arrows into the air.
C. Arrows shot into the air sound like a beautiful song.
D. Non of the above.
A. Actions and words can leave a lasting impact on others.
The theme of a story:
A. is always a statement
B. is usually a single word, such as love
C. is a question
D. none of the above.
A. is always a statement
When Samantha saw the new boy in class, her hear started pounding so fast and loudly that she was certain everybody could hear it. She straightened her posture and gently swept her bangs behind her right ear. As the boy sat down next to her, she gave him a quick glance and then a friendly smile. She was sure he noticed her bright red cheeks as she bent over her paper.
Which of the following can be inferred about Samantha based on the above passage?
A. She thought the boy had a nice backpack
B. She was scared of the boy.
C. She thought the boy was cute
D. She thought the boy was mean
C. She thought the boy was cute
Who are the characters in the passage on page number 23?
In the poem of "The Mountain and The Squirrel" and "The Arrow and the Song"
What do you think the poet is trying to tell us in the "The Arrow and the Song"?
A. Actions and words can leave a lasting impact on others.
B. It is dangerous to shoot arrows into the air.
C. Arrows shot into the air sound like a beautiful song.
D. Non of the above
Justin had Mark's deep brown eyes and his button nose. At only three years old, he already showed signs of Mark's sense of humor and optimism. Mark was proud that Justin had inherited some of his traits.
Based on the description above, one could infer that Justin
A. is friends with Mark
B. is Mark's brother
C. is Mark's son
D. is Mark's sister
C. is Mark's son
What is the best way to find a theme in a story?
A. look at the first sentence of the story.
B. Look at the names of the characters in a story.
C. Look at the details in the story to find a larger meaning
D. look at reviews of the story.
C. Look at the details in the story to find a larger meaning
Based on question number 5, on page number 21, infer what you think will happen next.
A. Maya will buy something from the family's garage sale
B. Maya will want to buy something, but she already has all of those items in her house, so she won't buy anything
C. Maya will give the money to her family
D. May will use the money for snacks for the family.
A. Maya will buy something from the family's garage sale
Provide the supporting details for the passage on page number 23.
What can you infer about the passage on page 23?
You can infer that mistakes do not always mean failure. Even though Haley made an important mistake, her hard work and determination still led to success. You can also infer that practice and skill helped her pie turn out well enough to win, and that Haley is resilient and motivated to improve in the future.
On page number 28, Chapter 2 Lesson 3 on theme, it states one must know the main idea, inference, characters, plot and settings. Why do you need to know this information to determine the theme in a passage?
You need to understand what happens (plot), who it happens to (characters), where and when it happens (setting), and what it means (main idea and inferences) to determine why it matters—that “why” is the theme.
What is an implies theme?
A. A theme that is straightforward and requires no guessing
B. a theme that is indirectly stated through characters, plot, and setting of a story.
C. a theme that is common throughout many stories that are told across many different cultures.
D. a theme that is clearly stated by the main character in the story.
B. a theme that is indirectly stated through characters, plot, and setting of a story.