Inferences
Read: "Lena stared at the closed door, her arms crossed tight against her chest. She didn't look up when her mom called her name for dinner."
A: Lena is hungry and ready to eat.
B: Lena is angry and refusing to interact.
C: Lena is listening for a sound outside.
D: Lena is trying to fall asleep.
B: Lena is angry and refusing to interact.
A paragraph describes how a volcano erupts, the damage it causes to nearby towns, and how scientists track the activity.
What is the main idea?
A: Volcanoes are very dangerous.
B: Scientists use special tools.
C: Volcanoes have a powerful impact on the earth and people.
D: Magma comes from deep underground.
C: Volcanoes have a powerful impact on the earth and people.
"The decision was irrevocable; once he signed the paper, there was no going back."
What does irrevocable mean?
A: Confusing
B: Permanent
C: Expensive
D: Written
B: Permanent
A website has a button that says "Buy Now" and lists ten reasons why their brand of shoes is better than the competition.
What is the author's purpose?
A: To Entertain
B: To Inform
C: To Persuade
D: To Describe
C: To Persuade
"What is the central idea of the passage above?"
A: Find the main idea
B: Make an inference
C: Identify text structure
D: Determine author's purpose
A: Find the main idea
The author writes: "The wind howled like a wounded animal, rattling the windowpane."
What does the author want the reader to feel?
A: Warm and cozy
B: Anxious and unsettled
C: Happy and energetic
D: Confused and bored
B: Anxious and unsettled
Read the sentence: "Although the puppy was cute, it required constant attention, chewed on furniture, and needed to be walked three times a day."
What is the main idea of this sentence?
A: Puppies are cute and fun to play with.
B: Owning a puppy is a significant responsibility.
C: Puppies like to chew on furniture.
D: Walking a dog is good exercise.
B: Owning a puppy is a significant responsibility.
"Her meticulous planning ensured that every detail of the party was perfect, from the flowers to the napkins."
What does meticulous mean?
A: Careless
B: Quick
C: Very careful and precise
D: Creative
C: Very careful and precise
A textbook chapter explains the water cycle, defining evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
What is the author's primary purpose?
A: To Inform
B: To Persuade
C: To Entertain
D: To Express feelings
A: To Inform
"Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to question 4?"
A: Find text evidence
B: Summarize the passage
C: Define a vocabulary word
D: Compare two things
A: Find text evidence
"Marcus carefully placed the glass figurine on the edge of the table, then turned his back."
What will most likely happen next?
A: The figurine will stay there forever.
B: The figurine will fall and break.
C: Someone will buy the figurine.
D: Marcus will put the figurine in a box.
B: The figurine will fall and break.
A text explains that bees are dying because of pesticides, loss of habitat, and disease. It then explains that without bees, many crops cannot grow.
What is the central idea of the text?
A: Bees are insects that live in hives.
B: Pesticides should be banned immediately.
C: The decline of bees poses a serious threat to the environment.
D: Farmers grow many different types of crops.
C: The decline of bees poses a serious threat to the environment.
"The crowd's exuberance was contagious; soon, everyone in the stadium was cheering and dancing."
What does exuberance mean?
A: Anger
B: Silence
C: Excitement and energy
D: Fear
C: Excitement and energy
A story is written from the perspective of a goldfish who is bored in his bowl and dreams of the ocean.
What is the author's purpose?
A: To Teach facts about fish
B: To Entertain
C: To Convince people to buy bigger tanks
D: To Compare fresh and salt water
B: To Entertain
"Read this sentence from paragraph 2. What does the word 'elaborate' mean as it is used in this sentence?"
A: Make an inference
B: Use context clues to define a word
C: Identify the main idea
D: Analyze text structure
B: Use context clues to define a word
Read: "The classroom was silent, but the air was thick with tension. Students avoided eye contact, and the teacher sighed deeply before picking up the chalk."
What can you infer about the situation?
A: The students are taking a difficult test.
B: The students just received bad news or are in trouble.
C: The teacher is about to tell a joke.
D: The school day has just ended.
B: The students just received bad news or are in trouble.
Which sentence states a main idea rather than a specific detail?
A: The storm caused power outages across three counties.
B: Residents were advised to stay indoors during the hurricane.
C: The hurricane resulted in widespread damage and disruption.
D: Floodwaters rose over two feet in some areas.
C: The hurricane resulted in widespread damage and disruption.
"The politician gave a candid interview, admitting his mistakes and answering every tough question honestly."
What does candid mean?
A: Secretive
B: Frank or honest
C: Long and boring
D: Rehearsed
B: Frank or honest
An article explains why recycling is important for the planet and how readers can start recycling at home today.
What is the author's purpose?
A: To Entertain
B: To Persuade
C: To Inform
D: To Describe
C: To Inform
"How is the information in paragraph 3 organized?"
A: Find the main idea
B: Identify organizational pattern
C: Make an inference
D: Determine author's purpose
B: Identify organizational pattern
Which detail from a story best supports the inference that the character is jealous?
A: She clapped loudly when her friend won the award.
B: She smiled and congratulated her friend immediately.
C: She looked down at her shoes and mumbled, "I guess it's nice."
D: She helped her friend carry the heavy trophy.
C: She looked down at her shoes and mumbled, "I guess it's nice."
A passage describes the history of video games, starting with simple pong games and moving to complex virtual reality. It focuses on how technology changed over 50 years.
What is the main idea?
A: Video games are more popular today than in the past.
B: Virtual reality is the future of gaming.
C: Technological advancements have transformed video games over time.
D: Old video games are not fun to play anymore
C: Technological advancements have transformed video games over time.
"The instructions were so ambiguous that half the class built the model backwards, while the other half built it upside down."
What does ambiguous mean?
A: Clear
B: Short
C: Unclear or able to be interpreted in multiple ways
D: Difficult
C: Unclear or able to be interpreted in multiple ways
A speech uses emotional stories about families who lost their homes to convince the town council to build a flood wall.
What is the author's primary purpose?
A: To Inform the council about floods
B: To Persuade the council to take action
C: To Entertain the audience
D: To Describe the houses
B: To Persuade the council to take action
"Why did the author most likely write this article?"
A: Find the main idea
B: Identify text structure
C: Determine author's purpose
D: Make an inference
C: Determine author's purpose