Inferencing
Fix it Friday
Author's Purpose
Main Idea
Missing Letter
100
Read this passage from a story.
Anna walked over to the far corner of the yard and looked around carefully. Her brother Ted followed. They were behind a hill next to a big, spiky apple tree.
"I think we should build our fort here," Anna said.
"Yeah, no one will see it over here. But what is that?" Ted asked, pointing at a small door in the hillside.
Anna and Ted drifted toward the door.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
(Anna and Ted check out the door)
(Anna and Ted go read about forts)
Anna and Ted check out the door
100
Please fix the sentence below.
we ain’t be goin’ to that Bday party this weekend
We are not going to that birthday party this weekend.
100
Read the text below.
To make a peach smoothie, first cut up some peaches. Then put the peaches, ice, and milk into a blender. Cover the blender and blend until smooth.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
To inform
100
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
To train for a race, sled dogs run for many hours each day.
Sled dogs practice pulling a heavy sled so they get used to the weight.
Sled dogs also practice running on different kinds of ground.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
(Sled dogs work hard to prepare for the race)
(Dog sled races can take up to two weeks to complete)
(Pulling a sled is an important part of sled-dog training)
Sled dogs work hard to prepare for the race
100
D i _ _ e y
200
Read this passage from a story.
"You can touch the crabs, but only on their bodies. Don't touch their claws," said the aquarium worker. "Pay attention because crabs can move fast."
Kylie was a little nervous. She didn't want to get pinched by the crab's hard claw. She reached down and gently touched the crab's shell. The crab didn't seem to mind. Suddenly Ronald screamed, "Look out!"
Kylie looked up at Ronald, surprised. Kylie's hand was still in the tank.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
(The crab pinches Kylie)
(The crab pinches Ronald)
The crab pinches Kylie
200
Please fix the sentence below.
Did u no that this friday is friday the 13tH?
Did you know that this Friday is Friday the 13th (thirteenth)?
Either 13th or thirteenth are acceptable.
200
Read the text below.
The men looked over the edge of the cliff. "How in the world are we going to get down there?" one asked.
What is the text's most likely purpose? (Inform, Persuade, Entertain)
To entertain
200
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
Park Guell has beautiful views of the city of Barcelona.
People enjoy the interesting shapes and bright colors of Park Guell's buildings.
There are also lovely gardens and wooded areas in Park Guell.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
(Park Guell is full of interesting sights for vistors to enjoy)
(Some of the areas in Park Guell are decorated with bright tiles)
(You can view the city of Barcelona from Park Guell)
Park Guell is full of interesting sights for vistors to enjoy
200
i n f e r e _ _ i n g
Inferencing
300
Read this passage from a story.
Keenan stopped to look at a map on the library wall.
"That's strange. Look at this old map of our town," Keenan said to his friend Dave. Keenan pointed to the map. "That's your street. That's where my street should be, but there's no street. It's just one big house," Keenan observed.
"The map says it's called Atlas Place," Dave added.
"I wonder if we can find things from Atlas Place in my backyard!" Keenan exclaimed.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
(Keegan and Dave go to Dave's house to learn more about their town)
Keegan and Dave go to Dave's house to learn more about their town
300
Please fix the sentence below.
i be so good at fortnite.
I am very good at Fortnite.
300
Read the text below.
To play hide-and-seek, choose one person to be "it." If you're "it," close your eyes and count to ten while everyone else hides. Then call out, "Ready or not, here I come!"
What is the text's most likely purpose?
To inform
300
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
The entire crow family helps raise the youngest birds.
Many crows will help build a new nest.
Crows hunt together and protect each other.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
(Crows build nest as a group)
(Crows live in mostly open areas with plenty of grasslands)
(Crows often work together)
Crows often work together
300
A u _ _ o r
Author
400
Read this passage from a story.
Three bells rang softly. "I know what that means," Scarlett thought. "The library is closing soon." Just then, a book caught her eye. She opened the cover to read the first page. There were still some people in the library, so she knew she had a few minutes. She read a few more pages, and then suddenly the lights blinked on and off. She wondered if she had time to borrow the book. She approached the librarian's desk.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
(Scarlett asks if the library is about to close)
(Scarlett asks if she can borrow the book)
Scarlett asks if she can borrow the book
400
Please fix the sentence below.
My favorite thang to do si color.
My favorite thing to do is color.
400
Read the text below.
From inside their tent, Noah and his dad heard a coyote howl. "How close do you think it is?" Noah asked.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
To entertain
400
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
Peaches and cucumbers are best when harvested in the summer.
In the fall, pumpkins and pears are ready to be picked.
Several types of oranges and potatoes are ripe in the winter.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
(Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet)
(Snap peas and blueberries are ripe in the spring)
(Different fruits and vegetables are ripe during different seasons)
Different fruits and vegetables are ripe during different seasons
400
C h _ v r o _ e t
Chevrolet
500
Read this passage from a story.
Sophia looked out the kitchen window into the yard. She saw the huge pile of snowballs she had made yesterday. Today's snowball fight with her big brothers was going to be great.
"Mark! Daniel! Wake up!" Sophia called. She waited while they ate breakfast. They were so slow! After breakfast, the kids headed outside to play. Sophia raced ahead of her brothers.
"Mark! Daniel! Think fast!" Sophia yelled.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
(Sophia goes inside to eat breakfast)
(Sophia throws snowballs at Mark and Daniel)
Sophia throws snowballs at Mark and Daniel
500
Please fix the sentence below.
Mr. Almany is an awesome teacher!
No errors! This sentence looks great to me!
500
Read the text below.
The summer is the best time of year to visit the Arcadia Water Park. Come see our most popular ride, the SuperSlide!
What is the text's most likely purpose?
To persuade
500
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
To be prepared for problems in space, astronauts have to take many classes.
In life-size models of spacecraft, astronauts practice how they'll move in space.
To get used to working while feeling weightless, astronauts train in a large pool.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
(Astronauts complete a lot of training before going into space)
(Astronauts learn how the International Space Station works)
(Astronauts have certain tasks to do when they are in space)
Astronauts complete a lot of training before going into space
500
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