Quiz Review - Context Clues and Inferences

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.

• eager
• distracted
• lazy
• disinterested

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
What can you infer about Jacko's mood? 

• He's excited
• He's grumpy
• He's scared
• He's happy

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

• Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

• Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

• Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

• Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is textual evidence?

• My opinion after reading the text.

• Proof from the text.

• A made-up quote I add to my answer.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

To quote text evidence that supports your inference

• Draw conclusions

• Cite

• Synthesize

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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 not very smart.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings? 

• "... till she could walk home from school in peace..."
• "... sea eagle that called Emily..."
• "... its broad wings dusty..."
• "... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.
What time of day do you think it is and why? 

• morning because birds are out at that time
• evening because there was no one on the street
• afternoon because she is coming home from school 
• lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey is mad at her mother.
• Macey does not want glasses.
• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
• Macey has trouble making decisions.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1