Drawing Conclusions 1

 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..... 

• the Egyptians built a wall around France. 
• the pyramids were 2 1/2 stories high.
• the work must have been done by many people.
• each pyramid weighed about 2 1/2 tons.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

You walk into your classroom and the teacher tells you to clear your desk and get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You can infer that......

• The teacher wants you to get ready for lunch.
• The teacher is going to give a test or quizz.
• It is time to go home.
• The teacher wants you to get ready for recess.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Mary smelled smoke. She looked outside and saw a plume of smoke billowing in the sky. A few minutes later, she heard sirens in her neighborhood. You can infer that.....

• Her mother was cooking dinner.
• A house in the neighborhood is on fire.
• Someone needed an ambulance.
• There was an accident in the neighborhood. 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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......

• Johnny will get a good grade.
• Johnny will ace the test.
• Johnny will probably fail his math test.
• Johnny will study during the test.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

You buy tickets at a stand. You get popcorn and a drink. You enter a dark room and find a seat.
Where are you?

• You are at a haunted house.
• You are at Lasertron.
• You are at the movies.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses
• made a sandwich
• picked up her umbrella
• put on sandals

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
Based on the information in the passage, what does aroma mean?

• something nice
• something beautiful
• something that smells

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
What time of day is it?

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
What is Mary's new job?

• a store clerk
• a baker
• not enough information given
• real estate agent

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?

• tornado
• blizzard
• hurricane
• drought

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1