Inference
The book is, "The Tortoise and The Hare." Is the purpose of the story to: a. tell a story b. describe different kinds of animals c. teach a lesson?
What is to teach a lesson (Determine the central message?)
First, they heard monkeys. Then, they saw them. The monkeys were very noisy. The biggest animals were the elephants and the giraffes. The lions and tigers were the scariest. They laughed at the penguins and the seals. The class was on a field trip to the zoo! They were having a great time?
What is: There are many animals in the zoo?
The rain was blowing. The girl whispered to herself, "I hate rain!" The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk. It was a very cold and rainy night. Which line makes something in nature seem human? a. The rain was blowing b. The girl whispered to herself c. The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk.
What is c: The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk.
The family was going on a trip. Mother said, "We will leave soon." We had to hurry. It was a hectic morning. We had many things to do. The word hectic means: a. quiet b. busy c. rainy
What is b: busy?
The purpose of the book, "Lighthouses, Beacons of the Past" is to: a. tell a story about a lighthouse b. explain how a lighthouse is built c. describe different kinds of lighthouses?
What is to describe different kinds of lighthouses?
Shelly had a big math test tomorrow. She needed to study. She got out her math book. She found all of her homework. She was going to do all of the problems from it for practice. She got out some scrap paper. Now she was ready. This story is mostly about: a. how a girl did on her math test b. about a girl getting ready to study for a math test c. why you should study for math tests?
What is b.- about a girl getting ready to study for a test?
On the last day of school, the teacher smiled to her class and said, "You are the best class I have ever had!" What is this sentence an example of? a. personification b. facts c. exaggeration d. character.
What is exaggeration?
After the detective spent all day studying the facts, he uncovered an important clue! Which sentence uses uncover in the same way as the above passage? a. She uncovered the casserole for the last five minutes. b. her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
What is b: Her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
Jody wheeled the cart out to the car. She put the bags into the trunk. She drove home. She brought the bags into the house. She put the canned goods into the cupboard. The milk, butter, and eggs went into the refrigerator. All the bags were empty. Now, she could make dinner.
What is Jody went grocery shopping.
What is the author's main purpose in writing "Drawing Animals?" a. to describe the way animals look b. to instruct on how to draw animals c. to give facts about animals d. to tell a story about animals?
What is to instruct on how to draw animals?
Lions live in groups called "prides." The males are in charge of protecting the pride from danger. The females hunt for food and take care of the cubs. The main idea is: a. Lions live in prides b. male lions protect the pride. c. Female lions hunt for food.
What is a: Lions live in prides?
The music at the concert was wonderful. The violins sounded like angels gliding through the air. The passage compares the violins to: a. music b. angels c. air
What is b: angels
There was snow on the ground. A _____ wolf came out of the woods. He was thin and very weak. He hunted for food. He could not find any. The context shows the word that best fits in the blank space is: a. large b. gray c. hungry
What is c: hungry
Manuel wanted to take his motorcycle out for a ride. He grabbed his helmet. He tried to kick-start the bike. It wouldn't start. He tried again and again, but nothing happened. Then, he thought of his friend Juan. He would ask Juan to come over and take a look at the bike.
What is Juan (is a mechanic) knows how to fix motorcycles.
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan writes a newspaper article titled, "The Best Football Team in The Nation." The purpose of this article is to: a. tell a story about his son who went to a Steelers game b. teach how to play football c. persuade or convince the reader that The Steelers are the best?
What is to persuade or convince the reader that The Steelers are the best football team?
Tigers are a type of cat. But they are very different from house cats. Cats make noises like purring and meowing. Tigers roar very loudly. Tigers would not make good pets. The main idea is: a. Tigers are different from house cats b. House cats purr c. tigers roar.
What is a: Tigers are different from house cats?
Shel Silverstein is a famous poet. I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit. Is he line "I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit" a fact or opinion?
What is opinion?
There are many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell clothes. I like the merchants who sell toys best. the word merchant means: a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
What is a: people who sell things.
Susie looked under the beds. She looked in the closets. Then she went outside. She started calling for Benny. There was no sign of him. Susie sat on the front porch and began to cry. She couldn't find her cat anywhere. Then, she heard a soft meow. There was Benny looking right at her. What was the problem?
What is Susie was sad her cat might be lost.
The author's purpose in writing the book, "George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard" is to: a. to give facts about peanuts b. to tell how to grow peanuts c. to convince the reader to eat peanuts d. to tell about the life of George Washington Carver?
What is to tell readers about the life of George Washington Carver?
Scott was getting ready for his mom's birthday. He made her a gift. He also decorated the house. He helped his dad frost the cake. Then Scott put candles on the cake. The main idea is: a. Scott makes a cake b. Scott gets ready for his mom's birthday c. Scott decorates the house.
What is b: Scott is getting ready for his mom's birthday?
It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shinning. The birds were chirping. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep! Which line makes something in nature appear human? a. The sun was shinning b. The birds were chirping c. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep.
What is c: The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep?
Sometimes people hurt animals. I think people should be tender and kind to animals. Most animals are nice. They do not hurt anyone. which word is a synonym for tender? a. mean b. loving c. angry
What is b: loving