Inference, Genre, Context Clues Test Review

Vocabulary

100

Words near an unfamiliar word that hint at the meaning of the unfamiliar vocabulary word.

What are context clues?

200

A category of literature or arts, based on certain characteristics.

What is genre?

300

To find the similarities and differences between

What is compare and contrast.

400

Text Evidence plus Prior Knowledge

What is an Inference

500

When the author gives hints but does not fully reveal something so that the READER must infer, he or she does this.

What is imply/implies?

Inference

100

Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair. What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?

What is locked himself out of the house.

200

Otto stuffed another candy bar in his mouth. He lay sprawled on the floor with his back against his bed. Candy wrappers surrounded him. His shirt was caught in the folds of his belly and he had melted chocolate all over his face and hands. "Ugh…" he groaned weakly as he struggled to finish chewing. Suddenly, the front door opened. "Otto, I'm home!" It was his mom. Otto rolled almost gracefully from his sprawled position and began kicking the candy wrappers under his bed. As she walked slowly up the stairs to his room, he managed to get all of the wrappers under the bed and then he threw a blanket over them. She opened the door, took one look at his face, and knew. Why does Otto act guiltily when his mom comes home?

What is Ate all of the candy?

300

Shawn sat in his seat as the morning bell rang and released a big yawn. He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were. He stretched as the teacher went to the front of the class and began talking, "Good morning, students! I'll take attendance while you start working on that test that I promised you." The class let out a collective groan, but Shawn's eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with part of the cover torn off it. He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles. The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically. He saw Cassie sitting next to him. Shawn whispered, "Psst... Cassie." She turned to him with a scowl. His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly. This startled Shawn and he jumped in his seat. The teacher looked at Shawn again, "No more talking class." Why does Shawn suddenly liven up when the teacher announces the test?

What is He was unprepared/didn't know there was a test.

400

Mr. Ericson was a manager at a small insurance company in Minnesota. One cold winter day, April McKenzie, one of his employees, approached him about some time off from work. "This job is very important to me, Mr. Ericson, but I've been called into jury duty. When my government asks for my help, I have to answer the call." Mr. Ericson rubbed his forehead. "We really need you here, April, but the government needs you more. Take the time. We'll be alright." Mr. Ericson had thought that they needed her there at the office, but they managed fine without her. When April returned a week later, Mr. Ericson noticed that most of her skin was bright shade of red except for around her eyes. Pale white circles ran from the top of her eyebrows to the bottom of her cheeks. These pale circles were surrounded by sunburned flesh. That's when Mr. Ericson knew. "April, step into my office. There are some things we need to discuss," Mr. Ericson said ominously. What does Mr. Ericson want to talk about with April?

What is --He wants to talk to her about lying about being sick/going on vacation

500

Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block or so she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two, looking around from left to right. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Gloria reprimanded Curtis. Curtis sighed. He felt bad enough without her finger-wagging. Why does Curtis feel badly?

What is---He probably let Candy out/forgot to lock the door...

Context Clues

100

firmament: After barely surviving a deadly encounter, Kyle gazed up at the firmament and thanked the heavens that he survived. What does firmament mean?

What is the sky?

200

Indiscriminate: You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase. What are the context clues that allow you to figure out the meaning of indiscriminate?

What is carefully consider before making purchase.

300

laden: Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag. What does laden mean?

What is filled, heavily loaded/weighed down.

400

lofty: He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights. What are the context clues that allow you to define the word lofty?

What is climb, heights, tree

500

imperious: Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature. What does imperious mean?

What is bossy, commanding, superior

Genre

100

The Man behind the Moon by Shelton Pacer This text tells the true life story of Richard Proctor, who argued in the 1870s that the dark spots on the Moon's surface were craters formed by collision, not volcanoes as previously believed. What is the genre?

What is nonfiction--biography

200

The Basketball Player by Terry Rudder Chris Bosworth has just moved from the farm to the city, and he may be the most awkward freshman in the history of high school: he is lanky, unfashionable, and his voice keeps changing pitch when the teacher calls on him in class. When Chris starts playing for the underdog basketball team for the school, things start to change for him in a big way. What Genre?

What is Realistic Fiction

300

Space Racers by Eric Marshall This book follows a group of competitors from different interstellar backgrounds who are competing to win the ultimate race across the universe. What clues tell you this genre's type?

What is interstellar, universe, space

400

It is the summer of 1758 and love is in the air. A young George Washington, future leader of the Revolution and a founding father of America, meets a widowed Martha Dandridge and sparks fly. But Martha's got a big family and not everybody is happy to see her moving on with her life. Will love triumph or are the wounds of Martha's past too deep to mend? What is this genre?

What is historical fiction.

500

Live Wire by Chris Crispin Chris Crispin served in the military field of Improvised Explosive Device Disposal during the Iraq War. In other words Crispin was responsible for defusing and disposing bombs. In this text Crispin shares his experiences with readers and tells the true story of his time during the war. This text is best described in one word: explosive. What is the genre?

What is autobiography?

Hodge Podge

100

devoid: Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer. What does devoid mean?

What is lacking/does not have.

200

brazen: Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook. How do you know that brazen means bold?

What is he put his feet on the antique piano; she was shocked that he would do it.

300

Brenda reached for the box of tissue. She blew her nose with a thunderous force and then tried breathing through it again. It was still clogged. She stood up and got a head rush that almost knocked her back down to the bed, but she regained her balance. As she tottered over to the phone on her dresser, all of her muscles ached. She located the contact labeled "Work" and pressed send. A couple of rings later, a familiar voice answered the phone, "Happy Fun Land, this is Deidra speaking. How can I help you have a happy fun day?" Brenda moaned, "Oh, Deidra, it's Brenda." Deidra responded with pep, "Hey, Brenda! I can't wait to see you this afternoon." Brenda grunted and replied, "Yeah, well, actually, I need to talk to the manager." What is Brenda going to talk about with the manager?

What is ---she's probably going to talk about how she is sick and won't be at work today.

400

Caesar Must Live by Brad Meriwether Plethos Alexander is a twelve-year-old boy growing up in Ancient Rome. Since his father was lost in the war, Plethos has had it pretty hard. He becomes a stable boy to help his mother earn money. After a long day of working, Plethos falls asleep in the stable only to wake up and overhear a secret conversation about an assassination plot on Julius Caesar. Now Plethos embarks on a mission to save the famed general, but can a simple stable boy get close enough to the Roman leader to save him? What clues allow you to figure out the genre?

What is Julius Caesar, Plethos, the characters, Ancient Rome

500

Screech! Karen stomped on the gas pedal the moment the light turned green. She looked over her left shoulder and zigged past a semi-truck. She zoomed ahead and looked over her right shoulder and then zagged past a motorbike. She glanced at the clock on the console and darted into the parking lot. Whipping into a parking spot, she grabbed her suitcase and ran through the lot, up the escalator, and into the terminal. Her heavy suitcase was bumping and bouncing the whole way. Just as she entered the terminal, she heard an announcement over the loudspeaker, "Final boarding call for flight 205 to JFK..." Karen looked at her ticket and then at the line to get through the security checkpoint, which wrapped around several turnstiles and slithered like a lethargic snake. Karen sighed and then slowly walked to the customer service desk. What 3 examples of text evidence allows you to infer about Karen's location?

What is: Flight 205, Terminal, JFK, suitcases...