Making inferences

The creature barked and wagged its tail eagerly.

The creature is a __________________.

• a monkey

• a cat

• a dog

• a mouse

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.6C

TEKS.ELA.3.6F

TEKS.ELA.4.6C

TEKS.ELA.4.6F

TEKS.ELA.5.6C

The colorful creature sat high on its perch and squawked, "Polly wants a cracker!"

The creature is a ___________.

• a squirrel

• a parrot

• a monkey

• a panda

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.6C

TEKS.ELA.3.6F

TEKS.ELA.4.6C

TEKS.ELA.4.6F

TEKS.ELA.2.6C

Todd looked down at his broken toy. His face turned red, he balled up his fists and yelled at his sister.

Todd was feeling ________.

• angry

• excited

• embarrassed

• curious

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Marie jumped up and down when she saw the Ferris wheel. "Let's go!" she shouted.

Marie is feeling _____________.

• upset

• excited

• confused

• nervous

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TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Yesterday was the canned food drive at Mahanay Elementary. All students were asked to bring in canned foods from home. The third grade collected over 300 cans of food. They broke the school record for most food collected in a single day.

The third grade students knew the Food Bank __________.

• doesn't need any food.

• had enough food.

• needed food.

• made food.

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TEKS.ELA.1.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.2.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

Shanna's palms were sweating as the teacher passed out the test. She had meant to study the night before but instead she ended playing video games with her brother. Now as she looked at the test in front of her, she felt ______.

• angry

• excited

• sleepy

• nervous

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

An archaeologist is a scientist who learns about the past by finding material remains such as fossils, buildings, or artifacts like pottery, tools, and weapons. Thanks to archaeologists we learn a lot about ancient societies. Archaeologists usually study very ________ objects.

• old

• large

• beautiful

• colorful

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TEKS.ELA.2.3B

TEKS.ELA.3.3B

TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

Jenny loves her sister but it wasn't always that way. When her sister first came home from the hospital, she cried all the time, made a lot of messes, and even put smashed peas in her hair! Once Jenny's sister could talk, they began to play together and became best friends. Now that Jenny's sister is _______, she is more fun.

• cleaner

• smarter

• taller

• older

Tags

TEKS.ELA.1.8B

TEKS.ELA.2.8B

TEKS.ELA.3.8B

TEKS.ELA.4.8B

TEKS.ELA.6.7D

Both the octopus and the chameleon are animals that can camouflage themselves. This means they can change the color and texture of their skin to blend into their surroundings. Camouflage is a good way to _______ predators.

• find

• catch

• hide from

• match

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3B

TEKS.ELA.3.3B

TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.1.3B

Shanti walked home from school very slowly, thinking about her day. She kicked a rock and sat down on a curb. She couldn't believe that almost everyone in her class was invited to Maggie's pool party except her. Shanti was feeling ___________.

• excited

• disappointed

• nervous

• scared

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B