Nonfiction Inference Quizizz

In 2009, more than 2 thousand children sent letters to the mayor of Chicago. They said that the mayor wanted to know what the children thought. He wanted to learn their ideas about Chicago.Some children wrote about trash. Some wrote about streets. They wanted to have safer streets. Some wanted to have more parks. Some wanted more playgrounds, and some wanted to have computers for every student. The mayor read some of the letters and asked some of the children to come to his office and read them aloud. The mayor told them they had very important things and thanked him for giving him new ideas.

Why do you think the mayor wanted to know what the children though about Chicago?

• He wanted the children to vote for him one day

• He wanted to show them that their voice matters

• He didn't know how to fix what was wrong with Chicago

• He thought children would like to see his office

In January, 2009, the captain of a plane took off in New York. As the plane rose, it ran into some birds and damaged the engine. The plane was going to crash, and the captain had to figure out how to save it. He saw a river, the Hudson River, but there were boats on it and the water was very cold. Still, he knew that would be the safest place to land. He told the passengers to get ready for a hard landing. He wanted to be sure they got to safety. Then the plane hit the water with a jolt. Everyone helped each other get out of the plane and they waited for police to rescue them. They all made it safely, and thanked the captain for saving them.

Based on the text, what word could be used to describe the captain?

• Scared

• Courageous

• Annoyed

• Angry

In January, 2009, the captain of a plane took off in New York. As the plane rose, it ran into some birds and damaged the engine. The plane was going to crash, and the captain had to figure out how to save it. He saw a river, the Hudson River, but there were boats on it and the water was very cold. Still, he knew that would be the safest place to land. He told the passengers to get ready for a hard landing. He wanted to be sure they got to safety. Then, the plane hit the water with a jolt. Everyone helped each other get out of the plane and they waited for police to rescue them. They all made it safely and thanked the captain for saving them.

Based on how it is used in the passage, what word would NOT mean the same as jolt ?

• Shock

• Jerk

• Ease

• Crash

Ghana is a great country in West Africa. The word "Ghana" means "Warrior King." The capital of Ghana is Accra. Almost 23 million people live in Ghana. Ghana is a very strong country. It has many natural resources. It is also very peaceful. Ghana is a great place to live. The people of Ghana are proud of their country. Ghana has warm weather, so it is easy for people to farm. It is a very beautiful country. It has beaches, mountains, and many large green fields. The people are very friendly. They wear beautiful clothes.

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To inform the reader about the country Ghana

• To persuade the reader to visit Ghana

• To inform the reader about the weather in Ghana

• To persuade the reader that Ghana is the best country

More than 100 years ago there was a big fire that lasted over 30 hours in Chicago. People tried to stop it, but all the wood from houses kept the fire burning. Finally, it started to rain and the fire went out. People were worried about how they would survive. How would they be able to stay here? The day after the fire the newspaper had a headline that said “Cheer up! Chicago shall rise again.” Instead of leaving, people stayed and worked together. They built new homes with brick, shared their good and homes with each other, and they passed laws about building with bricks instead of wood in Chicago. By 1891, Chicago was a big city again. People who had stayed felt glad. They knew they had made the right choice.

What word would NOT describe the people of Chicago after the big fire?

• Brave

• Determined

• Encouraging

• Lazy

Today's roller coasters don't look much like their cousins from long ago. In fact, the earliest known roller coasters didn't have tracks at all. Instead, they were ice-covered hills made from wood. Built in Russia in the 1400's, some of these early coasters were as long as two or three city blocks. Riders marched up about five flights of stairs to the top of the "flying mountain." Then they sat in a special sled. Zip! in seconds, they had zoomed down the icy mountain.

Based on the text, what does the phrase "flying mountain" mean?

• the Russian word for a roller coaster

• the title of the world's first roller coaster

• a nickname for an early roller coaster

• a mountain that is flying in the sky