Inferential questions
Devin saw the trees blowing outside of his window. The lights flickered and then went out. His mom brought flashlights.
What happened?
A. They wanted to play flashlight tag
B. It was time for bed
C. The power went out
What is an antonym for DIFFICULT?
EASY
Sarah is going to the eye doctor. The eye doctor tells Sarah that she needs to get glasses. Sarah feels upset because she does not want to wear glasses. The eye doctor lets Sarah pick out a pair of cool, pink glasses. Sarah tries them on and looks in the mirror. She likes her glasses because they are pink!
Why is Sarah upset?
A. She doesn't like the color pink
B. She doesn't want to wear glasses
C. She doesn't like the eye doctor
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Rabbits and hares are not the same. Rabbits live together in burrows. Their babies are born blind and without fur. Hares live alone above ground. Their babies are born with fur and are not blind. In addition, hares are usually bigger than rabbits.
What is the main idea?
A. Rabbits live in burrows
B. Rabbits and hares are not the same.
C. Hares are bigger than rabbits.
What is a synonym for PURCHASE?
BUY
Anthony went to the refrigerator to get a glass of milk. When he looked inside, he decided to drink orange juice instead.
Why did he drink orange juice?
A. He doesn't like milk
B. The milk was gone
C. He likes orange juice better
What is an antonym for AGREE?
DISAGREE
Submarines are boats that go deep under water. They can stay under water for over 100 days! Submarines use many mechanical systems to survive under water. They also use a large propeller on the back of the boat to move quickly through the water. People can go inside submarines, too! The person in charge of controlling the boat is called the Captain.
How long can submarines stay under water?
A. 100 days
B. 500 days
C. 50 days
Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnet bring it to a gentle stop.
What is the main idea?
A. Roller coasters are big
B. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track
C. Some roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is a synonym for OUTLINE?
PLAN
“Look at that snow out there, Dan!” said Mr. Pitman. “It must be eight inches deep and I must use my car today.”
What do you think Mr. Pitman will do?
A. Go back inside the house
B. Walk to school
C. Shovel the driveway
What is an antonym for CROOKED?
STRAIGHT
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Randy couldn’t wait to get to school. It was Mrs.Anderson’s birthday, and she promised the class a special treat to help her celebrate. Randy knew that Mrs. Anderson was a great baker. She always made the most delicious cakes and cookies for the school bake sales. Randy’s mouth watered as he walked into the room and took his seat.
What treats does Mrs. Anderson make?
A. Brownies
B. Pies
C. Cookies
Giant pandas are losing their habitats. Giant pandas live in bamboo forests in China. The average giant panda eats about 30 pounds (14 kg) of bamboo each day. Unfortunately, the forests are being cut down and the giant panda is endangered.
What is the main idea?
A. Giant pandas
B. Giant pandas eat about 30 pounds of bamboo each day
C. Forests are being cut down
What is a synonym for SILENT?
QUIET
Mr. and Mrs. Sharp were expecting friends for dinner. At the last moment Mrs. Sharp discovered she had no cream for the coffee.
What do you think Mr. sharp will do?
A. Hurry to the grocery store
B. Empty the coffee pot
C. Cancel the dinner
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is an antonym for PAST?
PRESENT
Sara stared out the window, watching the gusts of wind blow the trees until they looked like they'd tip over. She sighed, thinking about the birthday party she would've been having if the hurricane hadn't ruined her plans. She didn't understand why her parents had to cancel the party.
What ruined Sara's birthday party?
A. Sara is sick
B. There is a hurricane
C. There is a snowstorm
You can tell if an egg is hard-boiled by spinning it. Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hardboiled the solid insides will make it spin faster and longer.
What is the main idea?
A. How to make soft-boiled eggs
B. How to make hard-boiled eggs
C. How can you tell if an egg is hard-boiled
What is a synonym for ERROR?
WRONG
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Wanda was upset because her laptop was not working. She wanted to use her laptop to type her homework for class the next day. Her laptop will not be fixed until next week.
What do you think Wanda will do?
A. Borrow her friend's laptop to type her homework
B. Not go to school the next day
C. Try to fix her laptop herself
What is an antonym for INTERESTING?
BORING
One Saturday evening, Bella and her friend Mia went camping. Mosquitoes snapped at them in the dewy air. Tall pine trees rustled in the soft wind and sprinkled down pine needles. “It’s like camping in the woods,” Mia said. They were in Bella’s back yard. “Let’s pitch our tent.” Bella flung a sheet over two drooping branches on side-by-side trees.
When did they go camping?
A. Friday
B. Monday
C. Saturday
Sharks have a lot of teeth. A shark may have up to 3,000 teeth at one time. Shark teeth grow in rows. When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a new tooth from the row behind it. A shark may have over 20,000 teeth over the course of its life.
What is the main idea?
A. How much a shark eats
B. What a shark eats
C. Shark's teeth
What is a synonym for SPOILED?
BAD