Prediction
Identifying main ideas
Making Inference
Drawing conclusion
100

As soon as the dog entered the room, John's eyes watered and he began to sneeze until the dog went outside. Which is most likely true?

A. John is allergic to seafood.

B. John is allergic to dogs. 

C. Dogs are allergic to John.

D. It is very hot outside.

B. John is allergic to dogs.

100

One lemon tree can grow as many as 3,000 lemons in one year. The lemon is related to the orange. However, the lemon tree is harder to grow. The lemon is used in more ways than most other fruits. About half the lemons in the world are grown in California. 

A. Lemon has many uses. 

B. Oranges and lemons can grow in the same place. 

C. Lemons grow in warm climates. 


A. Lemon has many uses.

100

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that... 

A. Everett had never been to a grocery store. 

B. Everett's dad needs help with the shopping. 

C. Everett's dad does not shop often. 

D. Everett is very young. 

D. Everett is very young.

100

Sam woke up late, spilled toothpaste on his shirt, and missed the bus. His sister accidentally took his lunch to school, instead of her own.

Sam probably feels : 

A. frustrated

B. lonely

C. calm

A. frustrated

200

Three bells rang softly. "I know what that means," Nellie 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?

A. Nellie asks if she can turn the lights off.

B. Nellie asks if she can borrow the book. 


B. Nellie asks if she can borrow the book.

200

Fruits are important in our diet because of the vitamins and minerals they contain. Fruits are eaten in a number of ways. Fruits can be eaten fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. Fruits are made into jellies and jams. Fruit juices can be canned or frozen. 

A. Fruits can be eaten in many ways. 

B. All fruits contain the same vitamins. 

C. Everyone must eat fruit every day.

A. Fruits can be eaten in many ways.

200

Mr. Martin looked at his watch.  Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment.  A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch? 

A. The bus is late 

B. His watch is cool 

C. His watch is broken 

D. His car is out of gas 

A. The bus is late

200

Amber looks at the clock again.  Still 5 more minutes! She is not sure she will make it.  The seconds tick by.  Finally, the bell rings!  As her classmates head out the door for recess, Amber sprints down the hall.
Where is she heading to?

A. restroom

B. principal's room

C. home

D. to her locker

A. restroom

300


Q. 

Jasmine and Elizabeth were walking home from school. "Do you want to come over to my house and do homework together?" Elizabeth asked. Jasmine often went to Elizabeth's house after school. Jasmine walked slowly, thinking about it.

"Um, maybe," Jasmine said. Jasmine was hungry. She thought about all the snacks in her kitchen at home.

"I'm hungry. We can have cookies and milk for a snack," said Elizabeth. Cookies were Jasmine's favourite. Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

A. Jasmine goes home.

B. Jasmine goes to Elizabeth's house. 

B. Jasmine goes to Elizabeth's house.

300

The grapefruit gets its name because the fruit grows in clumps like grapes. Years ago, people grew grapefruit trees for decoration only. Now the grapefruit is a popular fruit because it contains vitamins and it's good for us. There are many other benefits of grapefruit. 

A. Grapefruits are used for decoration. 

B. Grapefruits can be yellow or pink. 

C. The grapefruit is a healthy fruit. 

C. The grapefruit is a healthy fruit.

300

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week.  Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade.  Her teacher handed Tiffany her test.  Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that: 

A. Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test 

B. Tiffany is tired and sleepy 

C. Tiffany received a good grade on the test 

D. Tiffany is angry at her teacher 

A. Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test

300

Her knees were shaking as she walked to the end of the board. She looked down at the blue, sparkling pool. She had practiced this many times, but was still scared to make the jump. She held her breath, closed here eyes, and made the dive.

What is she doing?

A. Jumping from the couch.  

B. Falling from a tree. 

C. Falling down some stairs. 

D. Jumping off of a diving board. 

D. Jumping off of a diving board.

400

Kate and Fred had just moved in to their new house. "Let's explore," Kate said. They opened all the closets in the bedrooms. Then they found the door to the attic. Their dad noticed them opening the door. "Go ahead," he said. "It's full of old junk."

In the attic, Kate and Fred saw an old dresser and some boards. Then they noticed a very large metal box. They walked over to look at it more closely.

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?

A. Kate and Fred open the metal box. 

B. Kate and Fred go downstairs to tell their dad about the box. 

C. Fred and Kate open the dresser drawers. 

A. Kate and Fred open the metal box.

400

One of the most amazing birds is the hummingbird. This tiny bird is usually no longer than four inches long. It does not sing, but it squeaks. Hummingbirds move their wings about 50 times a second. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards. 

A. The hummingbird is the smallest bird. 

B. Hummingbirds are unusual birds. 

C. Hummingbirds do not sing.

B. Hummingbirds are unusual birds.

400

The teenager behind the wheel looked nervously over at the passenger seat and the woman sitting there with a clipboard.

What can you infer about this situation?

A. He was taking his driver's test. 

B. He was driving to school. 

C. He was driving someone home. 

A. He was taking his driver's test.

400

"NEVER", shouted Wilson said, as he slammed the door to the car. It smells like an old sock in there! I will not do it! He was planning to go to school, but absolutely did not want to anymore.

What is Wilson not wanting to do?

A. Walk home from school. 

B. Go to school. 

C. Get inside the car. 

D. Drive the car. 

C. Get inside the car.