Review for CBA #2

Review for CBA #2

What does the word thicket mean?

Multiple Choice

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of the word "thicket"?

• gone so long

• on the ground

• the starting point

• through the bushes

Which type of context clue is used in the following examples?

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fray is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.

• inference

• synonym

• example

• defintion

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fray is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?

• synonym

• definition

• antonym

• inference

Multiple Choice

I miss Mr. Fray. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Mr. Fray was so affable.

• example

• inference

• definition

• antonym

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fray is an affable principal. He knows everybody's name. If you have a problem, talk to him.

• synonym

• example

• inference

• antonym

Multiple Choice

You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fray. He is an affable principal.

• inference

• definition

• example

• synonym

Multiple Select

What are ways to make connections in literature?

• personal experiences

• society

• ideas in other texts

Multiple Select

What does a summary have to have?

• beginning, details, main idea

• main idea, middle, conclusion

• beginning, middle, end

• lots of details

Multiple Choice

As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?

• that it was going to rain later that day

• that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store

• that he was late for work

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

Multiple Choice

When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt. He’d spent a long day in the fields, but he was satisfied that he had accomplished quite a bit. What is most likely Peter’s occupation?

• an attorney

• a bus driver

• a farmer

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

Multiple Choice

Mary rushed through the door and called out, “I’m here! I’m sorry! I’m here!” Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. “Well hurry up, then,” she said. “Don’t make us wait any longer than you already have.” The reader can reasonably infer which of the following?

• It is Mary’s mother’s birthday

• Mary is late.

• Mary’s mother was worried she had been hurt.

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

Multiple Choice

A mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store. A little girl, around three years old, is sitting in the cart. The girl reaches for a brightly-colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her. The girl begins to cry. What can you infer about this situation?

• The little girl is frustrated and wanted to keep the box.

• The mother accidently hurt the girl when she took away the box.

• The box contained laundry detergent.

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

Multiple Choice

A little boy is sitting with his mother in a doctor’s office, listlessly leaning against her. When she gives him a cup to sip some water, he slowly pushes it away. After a while, he begins to whimper and puts a hand to his neck. What can you infer from this situation?

• The boy is tired

• The boy has hurt his hand.

• The boy has a sore throat

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

Multiple Choice

Max stepped up to the plate. He held the bat up and stared intently at the pitcher as he watched several balls fly by. Then, he walked back to the dugout and sat down. What can you infer from this passage?

• Max struck out.

• Max hit a homerun.

• Max has quit the team.

Open Ended

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?