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Inferences
Context Clues
Figurative Language
Point of View
Cause and Effect
100
Karen bought six lottery tickets the previous day and quit work the next day. Her co-workers can infer that....
She won the lotter.
100
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean?
healthy
100
He is like a monster when he plays sports.
simile
100
The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy’s basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he felt that a spark might get into his straw and burn him up. What is the point of view?
Third person omniscient
100
Identify the cause and effect in the sentence below; The arctic tern flies from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again during winter to avoid being at the Poles during the freezing season.
Cause - to avoid being at the Poles during the freezing season. Effect - The arctic tern flies from the Arctic to Antarctica and back
200
After her guests went back for second helpings, Mary could infer that they
Enjoyed the meal
200
Our class visited the museum on a field trip. We saw many artifacts. The museum had pottery, art, and statues from many old places. What are artifacts?
objects
200
He is a monster when he plays sports.
metaphor
200
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses. What is the point of view?
First person
200
Many desert insects can suck liquids from plants when water is scarce. What is the cause? What is the effect?
cause - water is scarce. Effect - desert insects can suck liquids from plants.
300
Ted played games, had cake and ice cream, then watched as his friend opened his gifts. One could infer that Ted was at
at a birthday party.
300
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. What does illuminate mean?
light up
300
The moon was a silver ship sailing through the sea
metaphor
300
To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat. What is the point of view?
2nd person
300
Vultures escape daytime heat by flying high into cooler air.
cause - heat Effect - fly high into cool air
400
You adopt a puppy from the shelter and he seems nervous and scared. He hides from loud noises and had some noticeable scars. You can infer that he was
abused by his former owner.
400
Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests. What are biomes?
communities
400
The strawberries were yelling, “Eat me first!”
personification
400
At the pizza place, Tony the baker was getting the pizzas ready for baking. He flattened out a ball of dough into a large pancake and tossed it in the air. He spread tomato sauce on it, sprinkled it with cheese, and shoved it in the oven. Then the telephone rang. “A fellow from the factory wants a large pizza delivered in a hurry,” Tony’s wife called. “OK, I’ll get my coat,” said Tony. What point of view?
Third person objective
400
Because their wings are so small, penguins cannot fly.
cause - wings are small effect - penguins cannot fly
500
Bob eats salad for lunch each day and is a PETA member. His co-workers can infer that he is a
vegetarian
500
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever. What does the word vicissitudes mean?
life experiences
500
The car engine coughed and cried when it started during the cold winter morning.
personification
500
Some dark night Shelly said, “I hate squirrels,” but really she loved them. Carol said, “They smell,” but really, she loved them too. Both of them thought that squirrels were pretty cute. From what point of view is this told?
Third person omniscient
500
Many animals cannot survive winter weather, so they hibernate.
cause - can't survive winter effect - they hibernate