1

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

"Please take your shoes off," Laura urged. Riley slid off her shoes and stepped into Laura's room. She looked at the orderly space, where everything matched, everything was in place, and everything was spotless.

Riley thought, I don't think Laura would like my room very much.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Laura rarely asks friends over.

2

Riley's room is messy.

3

Riley's room is clean.

2

Multiple Choice

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What clues help you guess what provisions mean?

1

we remembered

2

water, food, warm clothing

3

hike

4

bring

3

Multiple Choice

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

1

fierce

2

calm

3

thin

4

tame

4

Multiple Choice

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

1

bread

2

silverware

3

drinks

4

milk

5

Multiple Choice

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

1

stamp

2

prohibition

3

ad

4

tax

6

Multiple Choice

Use the context to help you choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word.

Athletes learn to conceal their disappointment when they lose.

1

accept

2

pretend

3

disguise

4

hide

7

Multiple Choice

The sun was **obliterated** by the moon during the eclipse, making it very dark outside.

1

brightened

2

covered

3

moved

4

exploded

8

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Simon and Doug had been playing the same card game for nearly two hours. Twice, Simon had been one card away from winning the game. Again, Simon carefully examined the cards in his hands and the cards on the board. He picked a card from the pile and exclaimed, "Third time's a charm!"

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Simon picked the winning card

2

Simon had too many cards in his hand.

9

Multiple Choice

She had a **voracious** appetite for reading, finishing several books each week.

1

small

2

picky

3

insatiable

4

slow

10

Multiple Choice

Consumers are reluctant to borrow money when future income prospects are uncertain.

1

investments

2

clients

3

possibilities

4

bargains

11

Multiple Choice

The magician was **adept** at card tricks, leaving the audience in awe after every performance.

1

unskilled

2

clumsy

3

skilled

4

uninterested

12

Multiple Choice

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

1

gracefully

2

lazily

3

dangerously

4

hopefully

13

Multiple Choice

The flowers were **wilted** because they hadn't been watered in days.

1

fresh

2

colorful

3

drooping

4

fragrant

14

Multiple Choice

Free and open debate is necessary in a democracy in order to reach sound decisions and to protect minority groups.

1

vote

2

achieve

3

elect

4

grasp

15

Multiple Choice

His **gregarious** personality made him very popular at social gatherings.

1

shy

2

outgoing

3

boring

4

serious

16

Multiple Choice

Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.

1

outlawed

2

exchanged

3

running

4

common

17

Multiple Choice

The path through the forest was **serpentine**, winding back and forth through the trees.

1

straight

2

narrow

3

curvy

4

steep

18

Multiple Choice

One disproved theory of how infants learn language was that they learned to speak by mimicking their parents.

1

invalidated

2

early

3

distinguished

4

unpopular

19

Multiple Choice

After the long hike, the campers were **ravenous** and quickly devoured their meals.

1

full

2

thirsty

3

exhausted

4

extremely hungry

20

Multiple Choice

We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

1

hurricane

2

plays

3

snow

4

leaves

21

Multiple Choice

The old house on the hill stood **dilapidated**, with broken windows and a sagging roof.

1

newly built

2

brightly painted

3

in disrepair

4

luxurious

22

Multiple Choice

The permanently frozen ground negatively affects the character of the Alaskan wilderness, seriously impeding the opportunity of good drainage.

1

upholding

2

obstructing

3

assisting

4

speeding

23

Multiple Choice

The teacher's instructions were **lucid**, so everyone understood the assignment perfectly.

1

confusing

2

clear

3

lengthy

4

complicated

24

Multiple Choice

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.

1

purposefully

2

hated

3

happily

4

always

25

Multiple Choice

During the summer, the beach was **teeming** with tourists enjoying the sun and sand.

1

empty

2

crowded

3

polluted

4

quiet

26

Multiple Choice

Criticism is a fine art which must be used with great care and skill when you want to encourage a particular individual’s actions.

1

deserve

2

stimulate

3

address

4

exhaust

27

Multiple Choice

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

1

allowed

2

joyful

3

taken

4

fed

28

Multiple Choice

Of all the fossil fuels available, coal is the most abundant and it is found over much of the world.

1

temperate

2

hazardous

3

considerable

4

plentiful

29

Multiple Choice

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing Mackey Street.

1

crosswalks

2

walkers

3

stoplights

4

parrots

30

Multiple Choice

People with kleptomania are unable to overcome the urge to steal something, and even though they can usually afford to buy the item, it is the excitement of theft they look for.

1

measure

2

desire

3

bravery

4

expense

31

Multiple Choice

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

1

shyly

2

serious

3

hungry

4

plenty

32

Multiple Choice

The Siberian language Nenets is seriously endangered to the point that there are only 1500 speakers left, and the number of schoolchildren learning the language is diminishing.

1

rushing

2

settling

3

falling

4

fascinating

33

Multiple Choice

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

There is a definition clue in this sentence that defines downsizing-What is it?

1

reducing number of employees

2

companies

3

to save money

34

Multiple Choice

It seems that manufacturers of modern electrical appliances are not interested in producing durable products. Instead, they prefer goods that break down in a very short time so that they can sell more.

1

fragile

2

long-lasting

3

indirect

4

competitive

35

Multiple Choice

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

1

charming

2

running

3

ruined

4

perhaps

36

Multiple Choice

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

1

to have a fear of something

2

to have a strong dislike for something

3

to listen carefully

4

to watch carefully

37

Multiple Choice

When he didn't understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

1

remove

2

call

3

explain

4

stop

38

Multiple Choice

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

1

lukewarm

2

muddy

3

hot

4

cold

39

Multiple Choice

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.

1

handsome

2

carefully

3

poor

4

bold

40

Multiple Choice

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.

1

female

2

friendly and polite

3

unfriendly and impolite

4

having many years of experience

41

Multiple Choice

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

1

ate

2

burned

3

slept

4

sunbathed

42

Multiple Choice

Mr. Hutchinson handed back the written reports. Ian smiled when he saw the gold star on the top of his paper.

"For our next project," Mr. Hutchinson announced, "you will be asked to read your reports aloud to the class." Ian began to tremble, and his heart sank to his feet.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Mr. Hutchinson is Ian's favorite teacher

2

Ian feels nervous to read his report

43

Multiple Choice

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

1

gloomy

2

red

3

shining

4

fun

44

Multiple Choice

The new park has been heralded as the best family park in Florida.

1

to be heard

2

to be announced

3

to make a recording

4

to only be watched while eating popcorn

45

Multiple Choice

The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang.

1

rose colored

2

broken down

3

junker

4

classic

46

Multiple Choice

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

1

feeling silly.

2

working very carefully.

3

trying to finish quickly.

4

trying to find something.

47

Multiple Choice

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

There is a synonym clue that helps you figure out the meaning of timid-what is the synonym?

1

friends

2

hard

3

ways

4

quiet

48

Multiple Choice

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-

1

lost

2

lovable

3

worried

4

disorganized

49

Multiple Choice

The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands.

1

proud

2

sloppy

3

little

4

careful

50

Multiple Choice

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

1

popular

2

out-dated

3

careful

4

round

51

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Rina stroked the chestnut horse's dark mane and gently led the horse out of the stall. Then she skillfully cleaned each hoof and buckled all of the straps on the saddle. Rina held onto the reins loosely as she mounted the horse. Sitting tall and centered, Rina was ready to ride.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Rina is comfortable around horses.

2

Rina is taking her first riding lesson.

3

Rina is scared of horses

52

Multiple Choice

Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.

1

synonym

2

antonym/comparison

3

definition

4

summary

53

Multiple Choice

The policeman arrested the speeder for flagrantly disobeying the speed limit.

1

joyfully

2

cautiously

3

obviously

4

sadly

54

Multiple Choice

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

1

a synonym

2

an antonym

3

an explanation

55

Multiple Choice

The city council concurred with the excellent recommendations of the library committee.

1

agreed

2

rejected

3

argued

4

stopped

56

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Rosa loves to see her uncle when he comes home from work. What colors did he get on himself today? Rosa always wonders. Yesterday, his shirt was covered with streaks of purple, and his hair and face were dotted with orange and blue. The day before that his hands had specks of yellow.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Rosa's uncle likes to dye his hair.

2

Rosa's uncle is a painter.

3

Rosa's uncle is a fashion designer

57

Multiple Choice

A man of few words, he is known for his brevity.

1

briefness

2

athleticism

3

laughter

4

skills

58

Multiple Choice

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

1

Look for clues in the sentence

2

Skip it and keep reading

3

Look it up in a dictionary

4

Scream and give up

59

Multiple Choice

U.S.A. is an acronym for United States of America.

1

description

2

abbreviation

3

password

4

neighbor

60

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Gabby was lost, so she asked a man walking by for directions.

"The best way to get to the Fern Building is to take Water Street. Actually, it's best to take Canal Avenue . . . No . . . Park Avenue might be better."

As he walked away, Gabby thought to herself, Maybe I should ask someone else's opinion.

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Gabby didn't hear what the man said.

2

Gabby doesn't think the man's directions are correct.

61

Multiple Choice

She convinced us with her coherent argument.

1

understandable

2

silly

3

confusing

4

long

62

Multiple Choice

Based on the example clue in the passage below, ecstatic means...

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

1

nervous

2

watchful

3

discouraged

4

excited

63

Multiple Choice

The sweet fragrance from the roses floated across the garden.

1

pollen

2

thorns

3

smell

4

bees

64

Multiple Choice

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......

1

Johnny will get a good grade.

2

Johnny will ace the test.

3

Johnny will probably fail his math test.

4

Johnny will study during the test.

65

Multiple Choice

The ratio of boys to girls in my class is 1.5 to 2.

1

grade

2

groups

3

proportion

4

desks

66

Multiple Choice

Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.

There is an antonym (opposite) clue that helps you guess what static means- what is the clue?

1

experience

2

adjust

3

continually change

67

Multiple Choice

The speaker told an amusing anecdote about his dog.

1

lie

2

cure

3

story

4

picture

68

Multiple Choice

Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...

1

Dinnertime

2

Bedtime

3

Time for School

4

Playtime

69

Multiple Choice

My mother inherited her green eyes from her father.

1

blinked

2

donated

3

received

4

stared with

70

Multiple Choice

Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.

Since "continually change" is the antonym(opposite) clue, what does static mean?

1

lacking in movement

2

always changing

3

very difficult

71

Multiple Choice

We laughed during the play at the dialogue between the hero and his silly partner.

1

spotlight

2

conversation

3

direction

4

table

72

Multiple Choice

Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

1

The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.

2

Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.

3

The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.

4

The movie industry is more important to California than farming.

73

Multiple Choice

The hotel had an elaborate entrance of marble columns, fresh flowers and velvet cushions.

1

wide

2

plain

3

grey

4

fancy

74

Fill in the Blank

Joanna is fond of mountain escapades ; the same way that Patrick enjoys beach adventures.

What is the synonym or similar term to the underlined word?

Type your answer in the boxes

75

Multiple Choice

The criteria for getting an A was to turn in all assignments and have a score 90% or more.

1

standards

2

lunchroom

3

students

4

rules

76

Multiple Choice

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?

1

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

2

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

3

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

4

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

77

Multiple Choice

The pristine water came from a high mountain stream where there was no pollution.

1

dirty

2

well

3

unspoiled

4

ugly

78

Multiple Choice

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

There is an example clue of calamities- what is it?

1

natural

2

different

3

Pacific Ring of Fire

4

typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis

79

Multiple Choice

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

1

stamp

2

prohibition

3

ad

4

tax

80

Multiple Choice

The little boy is putting on his roller skates.

What will he probably do next?

1

He will go to school.

2

He will go skating.

3

He will go swimming.

81

Multiple Choice

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

1

gracefully

2

dangerously

3

carefully

4

hopefully

82

Multiple Choice

The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet.

What do you think voracious means?

1

funny

2

satisfied

3

starving

4

sleepy

83

Multiple Choice

The girl pours a glass of juice. What will she probably do next?

1

She will laugh.

2

She will drop the juice.

3

She will drink the juice.

84

Multiple Choice

The successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery.

There is a synonym clue, what do you think chicanery means?

1

truthfulness

2

perseverance

3

trickery

4

honesty

85

Multiple Choice

Susie puts her books in her backpack. What will she do next?

1

She will go to the lake.

2

She will go to school.

3

She will go to the park.

86

Multiple Choice

What words might you see in a sentence that signals an Antonym Clue?

1

also

2

such as

for example

for instance

3

or

and

4

however

but

yet

although

on the other hand

87

Multiple Choice

Linda sees storm clouds in the sky. What will probably happen next?

1

It will rain.

2

It will become night.

3

It will become day.

88

Fill in the Blank

Look at the clouds. It _____definitely rain soon.

Type your answer in the boxes

89

Multiple Select

I DON'T THINK THIS WILL BE EASY. IT _____TAKE SOME TIME TO FINISH.

1

WILL

2

MAY

3

MIGHT NOT

90

Multiple Choice

I'M NOT SURE, MY MOM _____LIKE THIS CD.

1

MAY

2

WILL

3

WON'T

91

Fill in the Blank

I BOUGHT A LOTTERY TICKET. I _____BECOME A MILLIONAIRE.

Type your answer in the boxes

92

Multiple Choice

I PROBABLY _____PASS THE EXAM. I DON'T FEEL VERY CONFIDENT.

1

MIGHT

2

MAY

3

WILL

4

WON'T

93

Multiple Choice

MARVIN ______HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY NEXT WEEK. HE PROMISED.

1

WON'T

2

MIGHT NOT

3

WILL

4

MAY

94

Multiple Choice

SORRY, I HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. I DEFINITELY _____COME TO YOUR HOUSE.

1

WILL

2

MAY

3

MIGHT

4

WON'T

95

Multiple Choice

HE HASN'T STUDIED MUCH, SO HE ______PASS THE EXAM.

1

MAY

2

MAY NOT

3

WILL

96

Multiple Choice

Anne is sick, so l'm sure she ________________ go to the party on Saturday.

1

won't

2

may not

97

Multiple Choice

I ______ go on vacation this year. I don't know.

1

might

2

must

3

will

98

Multiple Choice

I studied all night for my exam and I know everything now. I _____ pass the exam tomorrow.

1

might

2

will

3

must

99

Multiple Choice

It's highly unlikely that a meteorite will hit the earth in the short term.

1

The speaker is very confident about this prediction.

2

The speaker is fairly confident about this prediction.

3

The speaker is uncertain about this prediction.

100

Multiple Choice

See the picture. What do think will happen? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

1

The car is white.

2

The boy will get out of the way.

3

The birds will fly fast.

101

Multiple Choice

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

1

Sam will need a new pair of shoes.

2

Mom will get very mad.

3

Sam will buy a present for Sam.

102

Multiple Choice

Towns were vital to pioneers as they journeyed West because they needed to purchase supplies. A trip into town could also be entertaining, so some pioneers wanted to extend their stay. Others, however, wanted to get back on the road West as quickly as possible. These conflicting desires caused arguments among the many travelers.

What prediction can you make about future trips of these pioneers.

1

To avoid arguments, pioneers will not stop at towns.

2

Towns will stop providing supplies for pioneers.

3

To avoid disagreements, pioneers will buy more supplies in order to make fewer stops in towns.

103

Multiple Choice

Making a prediction is

1

a guess

2

using a magic 8 ball

3

my favorite band

4

using previous information to determine what comes next

104

Multiple Choice

Sarah looked on as her father guided the mules across the river. He looked tense, but the mules calmly pulled the wagon through the neck-high water. Afterward, Sarah asked, "Why were you so tense, Father? The team did so well."

1

Sarah will be asked to lead the team at the next river crossing.

2

The oxen will panic at the next river crossing.

3

Sarah's father will be less tense at the next crossing.

105

Multiple Choice

I doubt whether I'll ever emigrate to another country.

1

The speaker is very confident about this.

2

The speaker is fairly confident about this.

3

The speaker is uncertain about this.

106

Multiple Choice

Trees are blown over, the ditches are full of rain water, homes are flooded and the electricity is off. What can you infer from this sentence?

1

There was a massive party at your house last night.

2

There was a hurricane.

3

There was a snowstorm.

4

It was a really sunny day.

107

Multiple Choice

When Randy's hamster passed away, he had trouble eating and sleeping. He wanted his hamster again. What can be inferred from this sentence?

1

Randy was a happy boy.

2

Randy had eaten too much for dinner.

3

Randy was very upset.

4

Randy was not sleepy at all.

108

Multiple Choice

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, col water and set it on the floor. he brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package and took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. We can infer that Jeff was.........

1

getting ready for a camping trip

2

cleaning out the closet

3

getting things ready for his dog

4

trying to cool off the room.

109

Multiple Choice

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said,"Hurry up, Tooli! You are always so slow."Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone he saw." We can infer from the text that Justin....

1

was very worried that someone might see him

2

was angry that he had to walk the dog

3

was feeling sick and wanted to lie down

4

was very excited and wanted to hurry

110

Multiple Choice

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, "I love you. be careful!"

We can infer that....

1

Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

2

Maggie lives close to school.

3

Maggie is never late for school.

4

Maggie is excited about going to school.

111

Multiple Choice

Jewel loved to bake. She found a recipe called Basic Bread. All you needed was flour, water and a little yeast. When she made the bread, Jewel forgot to add the yeast, but decided to bake the bread without it. When the timer on the oven went off, Jewel discovered the bread was flat as a pancake. What can you infer about the function of yeast?

1

Yeast makes bread taste better.

2

Yeast makes bread fluff up and rise.

3

Yeast gives bread a flaky crust.

4

Yeast gives bread its colour.

112

Multiple Choice

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9.48" she shouted. Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack and then ran out of the door. What can you infer about Cassie's problem?

1

She is late for work.

2

She is late for school.

3

She will miss her flight at the airport.

4

She is hungry.

113

Multiple Choice

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom. Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

1

Josh failed the test.

2

Josh doe not know his grade on the test.

3

Josh did excellent on his test.

4

Josh skipped the test.

114

Multiple Choice

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What can you conclude about Lisa?

1

She is helpful

2

She is afraid of bugs.

3

She is in her science classroom.

4

She is curious.

115

Multiple Choice

It is a good thing we were all wearing seatbelts when the turbulance hit. Which of the following most likely happened?

1

A family was on a roadtrip and hit a pothole.

2

A plane had gone through a storm

3

A boat went over some waves.

4

There are not enough details to answer the question.

116

Multiple Choice

What is an Inference?

1

A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

2

Is what the story is about.

3

In when you find the similarity between two or more things.

4

Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.

117

Multiple Choice

An inference will be eventually proven in the text.

1

True

2

False

118

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with Carol?

1

She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.

2

She is sick and calling in to work.

3

She hit her head.

4

Her coffee is too hot!

119

Multiple Choice

Can you infer what has happened in this picture?

1

airing out stinky feet

2

foot fungus

3

ant bite

4

sunburn and blister

120

Multiple Choice

If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?

1

He listened and studied.

2

He didn't come to school that day.

3

He didn't listen in class.

4

He copied off of his neighbor.

121

Multiple Choice

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up?

1

Noon

2

Midnight

3

7:00 in the morning

4

7:00 in the evening

122

Multiple Choice

When Lucy saw her spelling grade, she kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?

1

Excited

2

Sad

3

Furious

4

Tired

123

Multiple Choice

Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.
What word can be used to describe Tim?

1

Neat

2

Mean

3

Young

4

Messy

124

Multiple Choice

Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates.
The reader can conclude that...

1

Today is Saturday.

2

Today is a safe day for skating.

3

The park ranger likes her job.

4

Michael and Seth like cold weather.

125

Multiple Choice

Leah's mother ices the cake. She puts eight candles on the cake. After she sets the cake on the table, everyone sings to Leah. The lit candles make her face glow. Leah blows out the candles and smiles.
What can you infer about what day it is?

1

Leah did well on a test.

2

It is Leah's mom's birthday

3

It is Leah's birthday.

4

Leah's favorite food is cake.

126

Multiple Choice

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

1

Josh failed the test.

2

Josh does not know his grade on the test.

3

Josh did excellent on his test.

4

Josh skipped the test.

127

Multiple Choice

When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?

1

Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.

2

Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.

3

Sarah is annoyed with her friend.

4

Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.

128

Multiple Choice

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What can you conclude about Lisa?

1

She is helpful.

2

She is afraid of bugs.

3

She is very curious.

4

She is in her science classroom.

129

Multiple Choice

There can be multiple correct inferences about the same text.

1

True

2

False

130

Multiple Choice

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

1

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

2

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

3

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

4

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

131

Multiple Choice

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

1

Sleep during the day and hunt at night

2

Take a bath in the lake

3

Grow thicker fur

4

Build a new home out of cactus

132

Multiple Choice

If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?

1

He listened and studied.

2

He didn't come to school that day.

3

He didn't listen in class.

4

He copied off of his neighbor.

133

Multiple Choice

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up?

1

Noon

2

Midnight

3

7:00 in the morning

4

7:00 in the evening

134

Multiple Choice

When Lucy saw her spelling grade, she kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?

1

Excited

2

Sad

3

Furious

4

Tired

135

Multiple Choice

Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.
What word can be used to describe Tim?

1

Neat

2

Mean

3

Young

4

Messy

136

Multiple Choice

Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates.
The reader can conclude that...

1

Today is Saturday.

2

Today is a safe day for skating.

3

The park ranger likes her job.

4

Michael and Seth like cold weather.

137

Multiple Choice

Leah's mother ices the cake. She puts eight candles on the cake. After she sets the cake on the table, everyone sings to Leah. The lit candles make her face glow. Leah blows out the candles and smiles.
What can you infer about what day it is?

1

Leah did well on a test.

2

It is Leah's mom's birthday

3

It is Leah's birthday.

4

Leah's favorite food is cake.

138

Multiple Choice

Dan loves to ride his bicycle. He is part of a biweekly bicycle club (they go for rides together every two weeks). The people in the club take turns planning the rides. They like to ride in places where there are plenty of hiking trails and areas to ride. The biweekly bicycle group is fun for Dan. He likes to go on different rides. He always looks forward to their biweekly ride. The club now wants to start a biannual weekend trip. They will go away twice a year. Everyone will stay in a cabin. They will bicycle in a new area. Dan thinks it will be tons of fun!
After reading the text, what can you infer is the meaning of the word BIWEEKLY?

1

Once a week

2

Every two weeks

3

They must buy bicycles every week

4

Two times a week

139

Multiple Choice

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?

1

Josh failed the test.

2

Josh does not know his grade on the test.

3

Josh did excellent on his test.

4

Josh skipped the test.

140

Multiple Choice

When Sarah was telling about her last place finish in the competition, her cheeks turned red and she had trouble looking her friend in the eyes.
How is Sarah feeling?

1

Sarah is extremely happy about her competition.

2

Sarah is embarrassed about finishing last.

3

Sarah is annoyed with her friend.

4

Sarah can't remember the details of her competition.

141

Multiple Choice

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What can you conclude about Lisa?

1

She is helpful.

2

She is afraid of bugs.

3

She is very curious.

4

She is in her science classroom.

142

Multiple Choice

The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home.
Why did the boys run home?

1

They needed to get more marshmallows.

2

It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.

3

They needed to get a flashlight.

4

The boys were afraid of the noise they heard.

143

Multiple Choice

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Laddie's neck. He stormed out of the house and slammed the door. Laddie followed behind him.
He said, "Hurry up, Laddie. You are always so slow."
Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.
What is true about Justin?

1

He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.

2

He was mad that he had to walk the dog.

3

He was very worried that someone might see him.

4

He was excited and wanted to hurry.

144

Multiple Choice

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package and took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.
What was Jeff doing?

1

He was getting ready for a camping trip.

2

He was cleaning out the closet.

3

He was getting things ready for his dog.

4

He was trying to cool off the room.

145

Multiple Choice

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…

1

Jason was the best player.

2

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

3

Jason was not a very good player.

4

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

146

Multiple Choice

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

1

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

2

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

3

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

4

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

147

Multiple Choice

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?

1

at camp

2

at a slumber party

3

on a picnic

4

in California

148

Multiple Choice

I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?

1

four leaf clover

2

leaf

3

penny

4

dime

149

Multiple Choice

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?

1

Gas station

2

Candy store

3

Grocery store

4

Shoe store

150

Multiple Choice

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

1

Sleep during the day and hunt at night

2

Take a bath in the lake

3

Grow thicker fur

4

Build a new home out of cactus

151

Multiple Choice

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:

1

Mosquitoes bit Rachel

2

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

3

Rachel fell in poison ivy

152

Multiple Choice

What statement about inferencing is CORRECT?

1

An inference is not based on any evidence

2

An inference is based only on what the text says

3

An inference always turns out to be right

4

An inferences requires you to use clues

153

Multiple Choice

_______ + ________ = Inference

1

Background knowledge + Clues from the text

2

Background knowledge + Opinion

3

A guess without evidence + information from the text

154

Multiple Choice

Blood cholesterol used to be thought of as a problem only for adults.

1

Blood cholesterol is no longer a problem for adults.

2

Only children have a problem with blood cholesterol.

3

Blood cholesterol affects both adults and children.

155

Multiple Choice

In all cultures, gestures are used as a form of communication, but the same gestures may have very different meanings in different cultures.

1

No two cultures use the same gestures.

2

One gesture will never have the same meaning in two cultures.

3

A person from one culture may misunderstand the gestures used by a person from another culture.

156

Multiple Choice

Due to their incredible force, floods can cause LOTS of damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leave mud, sand and destruction behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

Based on what you have read, you can infer that:

1

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

2

Floods only occur along the coast.

3

Floods are not that dangerous.

4

Mudslides are fun.

157

Multiple Choice

The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. Nylons were discovered as much softer for use. What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?

1

It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.

2

It worked better than the toothbrush before it.

3

It was very popular when it was invented.

4

It originally used animal hairs.

158

Multiple Choice

Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions making it a good “green” option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models, and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs and vans.

1

Hybrid cars are more dangerous than other options

2

Toyota is making a lot of money from the Prius

3

Cars that use gasoline are going to destroy the environment

4

Hybrid cars may not be the best choice for everyone

159

Multiple Choice

On his way home from the party, Jason realized he was lost. He had been circling the same street for 40 minutes. He had left the directions at the party and did not have a map. He was hoping to see a familiar landmark so he could figure out where he is.

1

Jason was lost

2

Jason went to a party

3

Jason did not have a map

4

Jason was on his way home

160

Multiple Choice

Janie’s dog wasn’t feeling well today. He did not want to go out for his walk and did not eat his food. She threw his toy across the yard hoping he would run to fetch it, but he just sat there.

1

The dog doesn't want to play.

2

The dog lives in the yard.

3

The dog isn't hungry.

4

The dog is sick.

161

Multiple Choice

Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best friends and I don’t want to choose sides.

1

Blair and Natalie had a fight.

2

I ate lunch alone.

3

I didn't do my homework.

4

Blair is glaring at Natalie.

162

Multiple Choice

Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.

1

Cats are independent.

2

Dogs are a lot of work.

3

Cats are great pets.

4

Pets are heart work.

163

Multiple Choice

Tea is the world’s second most popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China’s national drink.

1

The importance of tea in the Chinese culture

2

Drinking water is good for you

3

The health benefits of tea

4

Why tea is so popular

164

Multiple Choice

On his way home from the party, Jason realized he was lost. He had been circling the same street for 40 minutes. He had left the directions at the party and did not have a map. He was hoping to see a familiar landmark so he could figure out where he is.

1

Jason was lost

2

Jason went to a party

3

Jason did not have a map

4

Jason was on his way home

165

Multiple Choice

Janie’s dog wasn’t feeling well today. He did not want to go out for his walk and did not eat his food. She threw his toy across the yard hoping he would run to fetch it, but he just sat there.

1

The dog doesn't want to play.

2

The dog lives in the yard.

3

The dog isn't hungry.

4

The dog is sick.

166

Multiple Choice

Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best friends and I don’t want to choose sides.

1

Blair and Natalie had a fight.

2

I ate lunch alone.

3

I didn't do my homework.

4

Blair is glaring at Natalie.

167

Multiple Choice

Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.

1

Cats are independent.

2

Dogs are a lot of work.

3

Cats are great pets.

4

Pets are heart work.

168

Multiple Choice

Tea is the world’s second most popular drink after water. Tea is a big part of the Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China’s national drink.

1

The importance of tea in the Chinese culture

2

Drinking water is good for you

3

The health benefits of tea

4

Why tea is so popular

169

Multiple Select

Inference is ...

1

an idea that is suggested by the facts or details in a passage

2

a guess that a reader makes by combining details from a text and personal knowledge

170

Multiple Select

Conclusion is ...

1

a decision about what may happen or about the result an event may have

2

a judgement about what something means based on facts and details

171

Multiple Choice

Making an inference and drawing a conclusion are very similar skills.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

172

Multiple Choice

Read and answer!

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

Which probably happened?

1

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

2

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

3

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

4

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

173

Multiple Choice

The woman waited nervously in line. When the counter was empty, she carefully unloaded her items from her cart. Lines creased her forehead as if to show the calculations ringing up in her head. Finally, the cashier began ringing up the items as the woman clutched her purse.

Inference/conclusion: The woman may not have enough money to cover the cost of her groceries.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

174

Multiple Choice

“Larry, as your boss, I must say that it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”

What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?

1

She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.

2

He was being fired.

3

He was getting a raise in pay.

4

She really enjoyed having him in the office.

175

Multiple Choice

Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, “Kurt.”

We can infer that ...

1

Kurt is not a very good player.

2

Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team.

3

Kurt was the best player on either team.

4

Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.

176

Multiple Select

Inference is ...

1

an idea that is suggested by the facts or details in a passage

2

a guess that a reader makes by combining details from a text and personal knowledge

177

Multiple Select

Conclusion is ...

1

a decision about what may happen or about the result an event may have

2

a judgement about what something means based on facts and details

178

Multiple Choice

Making an inference and drawing a conclusion are very similar skills.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

179

Multiple Choice

An author may not include information for several reasons: they may think you already know it, it may not seem important to them, or they may want you to find the result.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

180

Multiple Select

How to make an inference or draw a conclusion:

1

Observe all the facts, arguments, and information given by the author

2

Consider what you already know from your own experiences

3

When faced with multiple choice answers, determine whether each is true or false based on the information in the passage

181

Multiple Select

How to make an inference or draw a conclusion:

1

Think about the facts of the passage and what may result from them

2

Think about causes and effects

3

Try saying “If …then”

For example: If the girl is sweating, then it may be warm outside.

182

Multiple Choice

The writer may only provide a list of effects, so you have to figure out the cause.

Example:

The child stood on the sidewalk clenching her ice cream cone. Beads of sweat collected on her little nose as she furiously licked at the ice cream dripping down her hand.

Inference/conclusion: It must me a hot day because her ice cream is melting, and she is sweating.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

183

Multiple Choice

The woman waited nervously in line. When the counter was empty, she carefully unloaded her items from her cart. Lines creased her forehead as if to show the calculations ringing up in her head. Finally, the cashier began ringing up the items as the woman clutched her purse.

Inference/conclusion: The woman may not have enough money to cover the cost of her groceries.

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

184

Multiple Choice

Read and answer!

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

Which probably happened?

1

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

2

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

3

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

4

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

185

Multiple Choice

“Larry, as your boss, I must say that it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”

What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?

1

She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.

2

He was being fired.

3

He was getting a raise in pay.

4

She really enjoyed having him in the office.

186

Multiple Choice

Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, “Kurt.”

We can infer that ...

1

Kurt is not a very good player.

2

Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team.

3

Kurt was the best player on either team.

4

Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.

187

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and identify the most appropriate inference for the passage.

1

a) Employees who continue to improve their reading comprehension skills are more likely to get ahead than employees who don't develop their reading skills.

2

b) A successful career is not possible without strong reading skills.

3

c) Speed reading is the most important reading skill an employee can possess.

4

d) A college reading improvement course could be very helpful to students who plan to have a career.

188

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and identify the most appropriate inference for the passage.

1

a) College students should not use credit cards.

2

b) College students should educate themselves about using credit cards wisely.

3

c) Credit card companies are unethical.

189

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and identify the most appropriate inference for the passage.

1

a) It's important to get the right job.

2

b) The employment interview is the single most important factor in landing a job.

3

c) Job applicants are likely to be more successful if they have taken steps to strengthen their communication skills.

4

d) Communication skills are overrated.

190

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and identify the most appropriate inference for the passage.

1

a) The most important reason for working out is to be able to handle emergencies when they arise.

2

b) All emergencies require physical fitness in the person who is trying to deal with them.

3

c) In case of emergency, being physically fit could save your life or help you save someone else's life.

4

d) If you suffer an injury while changing a spare tire or loading a moving van, it is because you are not in good physical condition.

191

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and identify the most appropriate inference for the passage.

1

a) You can be a more effective student and reader if you use techniques that work with your learning style.

2

b) Students should study only with students whose learning style is the same as theirs.

3

c) A visual learning style works better for students than an auditory learning style.

192

Multiple Choice

Working at home sounds like fun. You can work in your pajamas, or you can play the radio as loud as you want. You can even sleep an extra hour in the morning. However, making money at home takes drive and dedication. To be successful you must use basic business practices. You must make yourself work rather than play.
To be successful you would probably need to....

1

work as little as possible.

2

make a schedule and stick to it.

3

stock the refrigerator with plenty of food.

4

plan when to take naps.

193

Multiple Choice

In the seventeenth century, the Incan people of South America had an empire that stretched more than 2,500 miles. They built highways throughout their empire. One of their tunnels extended 750 feet through a mountain cliff. One of their rope suspension bridges is still used today.
From this article you cannot tell......

1

why the roads were important to the Inca.

2

the size of the Inca Empire.

3

if the Inca were skilled in engineering.

4

in what period the Inca lived.

194

Multiple Choice

When the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in 1940, it was the world's third-largest suspension bridge. Large suspension bridges had been built before, but the builders didn't count on the winds near Tacoma, Washington. Four months after its opening, the bridge was blown down. From this article you can conclude that...

1

the two larger bridges had similar problems.

2

earlier bridges weren't in high-wind areas.

3

high winds have little effect on suspension ridges.

4

the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was too large.

195

Multiple Choice

From news reports about Russia, you may think that the Kremlin is a large building in Moscow. Actually, there are many kremlins in Russia. Kremlin means "fortress" in Russian. In Moscow the Kremlin is not one building but many buildings inside a walled yard.
You can tell that Moscow's Kremlin probably.....

1

is never visited by news reporters.

2

is the only one in Russia.

3

is a large building in Russia.

4

was originally a fortress.

196

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian pyramids were built from stones weighing about 2 1/2 tons each. The structures are 40 stories high. The number of stones used in each pyramid could build a wall around France. Yet the Egyptians used no animals. The had no cranes at that time. The wheel wasn't even in use.
You can tell from this story that.....

1

the Egyptians built a wall around France.

2

the pyramids were 2 1/2 stories high.

3

the work must have been done by many people.

4

each pyramid weighed about 2 1/2 tons.

197

Multiple Choice

The special material in our body that makes us who we are is called DNA. Except for identical twins, everybody has different DNA. Since DNA is everywhere in the body, DNA patterns are generally better than fingerprints for identifying people. Police sometimes use DNA patterns to identify suspects.
From this article you can tell that.....

1

some people have no DNA.

2

fingerprints are the only way to identify people.

3

DNA patterns can help solve crimes.

4

DNA is not found in hair.

198

Multiple Choice

In a radio interview, Albert Einstein was once asked whether he got his great thoughts while relaxing in the bathtub, walking, or sitting in his office. Einstein replied, "I don't really know. I've only had one or maybe two."
From this story you can tell that Einstein......

1

thought best while walking.

2

thought much like the interviewer.

3

enjoyed radio interviews.

4

thought too much value was placed on his ideas.

199

Multiple Choice

Ana carefully filled the bird feeders in her backyard. The many trees that grew on her property were home to various kinds of birds. Ana enjoyed watching the birds and listening to them as they came to eat the seeds she provided for them.
This story does NOT tell.....

1

where the bird feeders are located.

2

what kind of food Ana give the birds.

3

what kinds of birds come to the bird feeders.

4

where the birds lived.

200

Multiple Choice

Wind does not push sailboats forward. Instead, the sailboats fall. The sails on the boat form a curve when the wind passes across them. The curve creates an empty space behind the sail. The boat goes forward by falling into the empty space.
From this article you CANNOT tell....

1

how an empty space is created.

2

how the sails are attached to the boat.

3

how the sailboat moves forward.

4

why the sails on a sailboat form a curve.

201

Multiple Choice

A comet is like a dirty ball of snow. It is made of frozen gases, frozen water, and dust. As a comet approaches the sun, the icy center gets hot and evaporates. The gases made by the evaporation form the tail of the comet. The dust left behind in the process forms meteor showers.
You can conclude from the story that.....

1

the sun helps create the tail of the comet.

2

throwing a ball of snow can turn it into a comet.

3

comets are made of snow.

4

meteor showers are visible with a telescope.

202

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Before the Union troops arrived, did Texans know the Civil War was over?

1

Yes

2

No

203

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Was there slavery in Texas?

1

Yes

2

No

204

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Is Juneteenth a holiday in all states?

1

Yes

2

No

205

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Did Californians coin the word Juneteenth?

1

Yes

2

No

206

Multiple Choice

Alonso is building a weather station. He wants to record details abut the weather in his town. So far he has a thermometer to measure air temperature, a gauge to measure rainfall, and a windsock to check wind direction. He still needs something to measure snowfall.
What conclusion can you draw from this paragraph?

1

Alonzo's weather station isn't finished yet.

2

Alonzo is 18 years old.

3

Alonzo lives in St. Paul.

4

Alonzo hopes it won't snow.

207

Multiple Choice

Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa. At the age of eight, she was brought to America as a slave. There she learned English and Latin, and she managed to gain her freedom. In 1770, she published her first poem. After that she gained fame as a poet. She even shared her poetry with others when she made a trip to England in 1773.
What conclusion can you draw from this paragraph?

1

Phillis Wheatley was good with languages.

2

Phillis Wheatley did not mind being a slave.

3

Phillis Wheatley also wrote stories.

4

Phillis Wheatley had sisters and brothers.

208

Multiple Choice

Polo is a game played on horseback. Each team has four players who attempt to hit a ball with their sticks. Each player has to handle the stick with his or her right hand and control the horse with the left hand. The team that scores more goals wins. Goals are scored by hitting the ball inside the other teams's goalposts.
What conclusions can you draw from this paragraph?

1

You must train your own horse.

2

Polo is a sport everyone can play.

3

You must be left-handed to play polo.

4

You can't play polo if you do not know how to ride a horse.

209

Multiple Choice

Working at home sounds like fun. You can work in your pajamas, or you can play the radio as loud as you want. You can even sleep an extra hour in the morning. However, making money at home takes drive and dedication. To be successful you must use basic business practices. You must make yourself work rather than play.
To be successful you would probably need to....

1

work as little as possible.

2

make a schedule and stick to it.

3

stock the refrigerator with plenty of food.

4

plan when to take naps.

210

Multiple Choice

In the seventeenth century, the Incan people of South America had an empire that stretched more than 2,500 miles. They built highways throughout their empire. One of their tunnels extended 750 feet through a mountain cliff. One of their rope suspension bridges is still used today.
From this article you cannot tell......

1

why the roads were important to the Inca.

2

the size of the Inca Empire.

3

if the Inca were skilled in engineering.

4

in what period the Inca lived.

211

Multiple Choice

When the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in 1940, it was the world's third-largest suspension bridge. Large suspension bridges had been built before, but the builders didn't count on the winds near Tacoma, Washington. Four months after its opening, the bridge was blown down. From this article you can conclude that...

1

the two larger bridges had similar problems.

2

earlier bridges weren't in high-wind areas.

3

high winds have little effect on suspension ridges.

4

the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was too large.

212

Multiple Choice

From news reports about Russia, you may think that the Kremlin is a large building in Moscow. Actually, there are many kremlins in Russia. Kremlin means "fortress" in Russian. In Moscow the Kremlin is not one building but many buildings inside a walled yard.
You can tell that Moscow's Kremlin probably.....

1

is never visited by news reporters.

2

is the only one in Russia.

3

is a large building in Russia.

4

was originally a fortress.

213

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian pyramids were built from stones weighing about 2 1/2 tons each. The structures are 40 stories high. The number of stones used in each pyramid could build a wall around France. Yet the Egyptians used no animals. The had no cranes at that time. The wheel wasn't even in use.
You can tell from this story that.....

1

the Egyptians built a wall around France.

2

the pyramids were 2 1/2 stories high.

3

the work must have been done by many people.

4

each pyramid weighed about 2 1/2 tons.

214

Multiple Choice

The special material in our body that makes us who we are is called DNA. Except for identical twins, everybody has different DNA. Since DNA is everywhere in the body, DNA patterns are generally better than fingerprints for identifying people. Police sometimes use DNA patterns to identify suspects.
From this article you can tell that.....

1

some people have no DNA.

2

fingerprints are the only way to identify people.

3

DNA patterns can help solve crimes.

4

DNA is not found in hair.

215

Multiple Choice

In a radio interview, Albert Einstein was once asked whether he got his great thoughts while relaxing in the bathtub, walking, or sitting in his office. Einstein replied, "I don't really know. I've only had one or maybe two."
From this story you can tell that Einstein......

1

thought best while walking.

2

thought much like the interviewer.

3

enjoyed radio interviews.

4

thought too much value was placed on his ideas.

216

Multiple Choice

Ana carefully filled the bird feeders in her backyard. The many trees that grew on her property were home to various kinds of birds. Ana enjoyed watching the birds and listening to them as they came to eat the seeds she provided for them.
This story does NOT tell.....

1

where the bird feeders are located.

2

what kind of food Ana give the birds.

3

what kinds of birds come to the bird feeders.

4

where the birds lived.

217

Multiple Choice

Wind does not push sailboats forward. Instead, the sailboats fall. The sails on the boat form a curve when the wind passes across them. The curve creates an empty space behind the sail. The boat goes forward by falling into the empty space.
From this article you CANNOT tell....

1

how an empty space is created.

2

how the sails are attached to the boat.

3

how the sailboat moves forward.

4

why the sails on a sailboat form a curve.

218

Multiple Choice

A comet is like a dirty ball of snow. It is made of frozen gases, frozen water, and dust. As a comet approaches the sun, the icy center gets hot and evaporates. The gases made by the evaporation form the tail of the comet. The dust left behind in the process forms meteor showers.
You can conclude from the story that.....

1

the sun helps create the tail of the comet.

2

throwing a ball of snow can turn it into a comet.

3

comets are made of snow.

4

meteor showers are visible with a telescope.

219

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Before the Union troops arrived, did Texans know the Civil War was over?

1

Yes

2

No

220

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Was there slavery in Texas?

1

Yes

2

No

221

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Is Juneteenth a holiday in all states?

1

Yes

2

No

222

Multiple Choice

Juneteenth is a holiday in Texas. It's also celebrated by some people in California and other western states. It can be traced back to the time Union troops arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. They brought news that the Civil War had ended and that all the slaves were free. This put an end to slavery in Texas. Juneteenth got its name from some people in Texas who had their own way to say "June 19th." Their way stuck!
Did Californians coin the word Juneteenth?

1

Yes

2

No

223

Multiple Choice

Alonso is building a weather station. He wants to record details abut the weather in his town. So far he has a thermometer to measure air temperature, a gauge to measure rainfall, and a windsock to check wind direction. He still needs something to measure snowfall.
What conclusion can you draw from this paragraph?

1

Alonzo's weather station isn't finished yet.

2

Alonzo is 18 years old.

3

Alonzo lives in St. Paul.

4

Alonzo hopes it won't snow.

224

Multiple Choice

Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa. At the age of eight, she was brought to America as a slave. There she learned English and Latin, and she managed to gain her freedom. In 1770, she published her first poem. After that she gained fame as a poet. She even shared her poetry with others when she made a trip to England in 1773.
What conclusion can you draw from this paragraph?

1

Phillis Wheatley was good with languages.

2

Phillis Wheatley did not mind being a slave.

3

Phillis Wheatley also wrote stories.

4

Phillis Wheatley had sisters and brothers.

225

Multiple Choice

Polo is a game played on horseback. Each team has four players who attempt to hit a ball with their sticks. Each player has to handle the stick with his or her right hand and control the horse with the left hand. The team that scores more goals wins. Goals are scored by hitting the ball inside the other teams's goalposts.
What conclusions can you draw from this paragraph?

1

You must train your own horse.

2

Polo is a sport everyone can play.

3

You must be left-handed to play polo.

4

You can't play polo if you do not know how to ride a horse.

226

Drawing conclusions

By Dave B

227

How to draw conclusions

Read the passage looking for clues.
Use your background knowledge about the world.
Narrow down the possible answers.
Make a good guess!

228

Read the following, looking for clues

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off before he went in the front door. Alice would be very angry if he took even one step inside with the boots. He then took off his dusty overalls (ثياب العمل) and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag on the front steps for him every afternoon before he got home. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower like she had asked him. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.

229

Multiple Choice

What kind of job does Paul likely have?

1

office

2

factory

3

construction

4

farmer

230

Multiple Choice

Why does Paul have to take a shower before eating?

1

So he's not dirty while eating

2

So he doesn't smell while eating

3

Alice is mean and angry.

4

To be a good example to the children

231

Multiple Choice

What is Alice mostly like?

1

kind

2

angry

3

doesn't like dirty things

4

lazy

232

Multiple Choice

What relationship do Paul and Alice likely have?

1

Husband and wife

2

Employer/employee

3

Two roommates

4

Landlady and renter

233

Multiple Choice

Out of 100 (100 is completely sure), how sure are you about their relationship?

1

100

2

75

3

50

4

25

234

Read the following, looking for clues

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared sadly out the window, trying to have happy thoughts, but failing badly. He was beginning to lose control. Dropping the football from his hand, Max broke out into full cry. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max shouted, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” and stomped his little foot angrily. A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

235

Multiple Choice

What is Max's probable age?

1

3

2

8

3

12

4

16

236

Multiple Choice

Why is Max upset?

1

He wanted to take a nap.

2

He wanted to have a snack

3

He wanted to climb a tree.

4

He wanted to play football.

237

Multiple Choice

What was Mom planning to do today?

1

Have a nice picnic time with Max

2

Watch Max play outside

3

Watch Max from inside the house

4

Enjoy the rainy weather

238

Read the following, looking for clues

“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help bringing the groceries inside, especially the icecream.” There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed broken glass from the big window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “You’re in big trouble, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone, although his phone was on the table.

239

Multiple Choice

What happened to the window?

1

Strong wind broke the window.

2

A bird broke the window.

3

Tommy broke the window.

4

Tommy's friends broke the window.

240

Multiple Choice

Why did Tommy leave?

1

To get help from policemen

2

To get help from his friends

3

To avoid getting in trouble

4

To get supplies to fix the problem

241

Multiple Choice

What's the next thing that will likely happen?

1

Tommy will fix the window.

2

Mom will bring in the rest of the groceries.

3

Mom will look for Tommy.

4

Mom will clean up the broken glass.

242

Read the following, looking for clues

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sunlight was warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Having trouble opening her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Oh, no!” Cassie jumped out of bed, quickly put on the first uniform she could find, brushed her teeth in 10 seconds, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.

243

Multiple Choice

What problem is Cassie having?

1

She slept in.

2

She's late for school.

3

She was lazy and took too long gteting ready.

4

Cassie's parents are teaching her a lesson.

244

Multiple Choice

Where is Cassie probably going?

1

Elementary school

2

High school

3

Friend's house

4

Her job

245

Multiple Choice

What is Cassie's probable age?

1

5

2

10

3

16

4

21

246

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247

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

1

Synonyms for popular expressions

2

Definitions of common words

3

Examples of famous quotes

4

Hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases

248

Multiple Choice

Why is understanding context clues important for a reader?

1

To interrupt the flow of the story

2

To make the story more confusing

3

To make the story longer

4

To help with comprehension and understanding

249

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of 'context' in the context of context clues?

1

The climax of the plot

2

The setting of a word

3

The main idea of the story

4

The resolution of the conflict

250

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is used when an author provides examples to help understand an unfamiliar word?

1

Antonyms

2

Synonyms

3

Examples

4

Definitions

251

Multiple Choice

In the sentence 'The child's ability to perform gymnastics was apparent, or obvious, at an early age', what type of context clue is used to help understand the word 'apparent'?

1

Definition

2

Synonym

3

Antonym

4

Example

252

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'repulsed' mean in the sentence 'Abbey was repulsed by the spider crawling up her arm. She had a feeling of disgust and dislike'?

1

Excited

2

Disgusted

3

Happy

4

Amused

253

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of 'ecstatic' in the sentence 'The crowd was ecstatic!'?

1

Sad

2

Bored

3

Excited

4

Angry

254

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is used when an author uses words that are opposite in meaning to help the reader understand an unfamiliar word?

1

Definitions

2

Synonyms

3

Antonyms

4

Examples

255

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'timid' mean in the sentence 'Unlike her timid friends, Morgan was unafraid to perform in front of the roaring crowd'?

1

Loud

2

Brave

3

Confident

4

Afraid or shy

256

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of 'ovation' in the sentence 'After the show, the crowd gave a standing ovation'?

1

Silence

2

Crying

3

Booing

4

Applause and cheers

reading

Drawing conclusions

How to draw conclusions

Read the following, looking for clues

Read the following, looking for clues

Read the following, looking for clues

Read the following, looking for clues

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