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." What is happening?

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

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…

Jason was not a very good player.

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

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

Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

Jack put his head down on the desk.

Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

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.

Violet can be somewhat relaxed.

Violet is afraid of everything.

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.

Albert threw down his lunchbox.

Albert's job lasted over ten years.

Albert lived in a house with his parents.

Context Clues and Inferring

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

loud

tiring

easy

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

hungry

thirsty

sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

smell

color

wealth

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

empty

hot

crowded

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

jealous

confident

comfortable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

skilled

beginner

professional

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

easily noticed

beautiful

sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

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

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

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

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

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The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

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

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