What is happening? Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason." We can infer that… Options: Jason was the best player., Caitlin wanted Jason on her team., Jason was not a very good player., Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Jason was not a very good player.

Based on the text, what can you infer about sheepdogs?

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly? Options: Rita took three hours to finish her homework., Ritaʼs homework was not finished., Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it., Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy? Options: Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party., Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy., Jack put his head down on the desk., Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below? "I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

Violet is probably somewhat shy.

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do. Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

Losing his job made Albert upset.

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grueling

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tiring

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I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

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thirsty

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aroma

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smell

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Congested (The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.)

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crowded

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envious

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jealous

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novice

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beginner

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conspicuous

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easily noticed

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