Predicting Outcomes

Read each passage carefully. Then choose the correct prediction.

The soccer field was at the top of a hill. On each side, there was a steep slope down. The view was great. If the ball got kicked out of bounds, though, there would be a big problem.

What might happen to the ball next?

• It will roll down the hill.

• It will go flat.

• It will go up a tree.

• It will bounce too high.

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Terra put on her swimsuit. Next, she packed her towel and sand toys in her bag. Finally, she put on a hat and some sunscreen. Then she walked over to the door.

Where did Terra most likely go?

• the movies

• her grandma's house

• the beach

• on a nature hike

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Nick wandered into the living room and slid into a chair. Bella looked up, noticed Nick's soccer uniform, and asked, "Leaving for your game?" Nick pointed at the window and sighed. Thick raindrops slid down the glass.

• Nick's game was rained out.

• Nick is late for his game.

• Nick doesn't have a money.

• Nick is sick.

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“The smell of popcorn filled the air. I heard the audience laughing”, said Abby. What can you infer?

• She was at the movie.

• She was at the night market.

• Abby’s mother was cooking in the kitchen.

• Abby’s was selling popcorn to her customer.

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How do we make predictions when reading?

• by guessing

• by using hints or clues based from the text

• by using one's emotion or instinct

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Long ago, there lived a pig that was given plenty of good food to eat every day. Needless to say, the sheep was quite satisfied with his life. Satisfied that is, until one morning when the farmer's wife brought his food and said, "Enjoy this good food while you can, dear sheep. For you shan't be around much longer!"

What does the farmer's wife most likely tell the pig next?

• "We are moving to another farm!"

• "You are being sold to a pet store!"

• "When next we meet, you will be on our dinner table!"

• I will put you on a diet because you are getting fat!"

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Nico's mother brought home empty boxes from the store. She wrapped the dishes in newspaper and placed them in the boxes. Next, she took down the pictures and the curtains and packed them in boxes. She told Nico that his first day at his new school would be Tuesday.

What prediction can you make?

• Nico is not going to school anymore.

• Nico's mother is going to clean the house.

• Nico's family is going to move.

• Nico's family is decorating their house.

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Jeff spent all day working outside with his dad. they mowed the grass, trimmed the weeds, and planted bushes. It was one of the hottest days of the summer, and they were both dirt and sweaty. Jeff's dad said, "let's go inside and call it a day."

What do you think Jeff did as soon as he went inside?

• Jeff took a shower.

• Jeff made dinner.

• Jeff played a video game.

• Jeff watched television.

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Nikki and Pablo found a good spot in the park. They spread a blanket on the grass. Then they took lots of food out of their basket.

What do the kids probably do next?

• play softball

• dance together

• eat a picnic lunch

• take naps

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Josie and Trent ran through the station, squeezing past travelers with giant bags and pushing through lines at the ticket windows.

A loud voice announced, "Last call for train 487!"

"We need to hurry!" Josie shouted.

• Josie and Trent are lost in the station.

• Josie and Trent are waiting for the next trip.

• Josie and Trent are late for their train.

• Josie and Trent are on a vacation.

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