Drawing Conclusion 5.02

Maria took her homework and a pencil out of her backpack. This probably means that

• she will go out and play

• she will eat dinner

• she will sleep

• she will do her homework

Charlie threw his tennis ball across the yard and called, "Fetch, Snoopy!". This probably means that

• Charlie is playing with the dog

• Charlie is playing soccer with his friend snoopy

Melody sat down beside her friend Grace and opened her lunch box. This is probably because

• Laura is going to draw a picture

• Laura is going to eat lunch

• Laura is going to take a nap

• Laura is going to study for her test

The movie ended and everyone in the audience clapped. This is probably because

• They wanted to see another movie

• The movie is beginning

• They all liked the movie

Mia wiped sweat from her brow and looked down at the script one last time. She had rehearsed every waking moment and knew she was prepared, but she couldn't help the gnawing feeling in her stomach. Thoughts of doubt raced through her head, but she shoved them aside. She was ready. She walked on stage left, determined to show them just how hard she had worked to get this right. What did she rehearse?

• dance

• song

• play

• ballet

The buses raced around the neighborhood. They made an unfamiliar sound after the long, blisteringly hot summer. The bustle of kids with their shiny new backpacks put smiles on parents’ faces. The nervous chatter at the bus stop eased some of the tension of the new adventure.

• last day of school

• first day of school

• first snow of the year

• start of the summer season

Jade feeds Hank, her hamster. She gives him fresh water. When Hank is asleep, she reads about cats and dogs.

• Hank reads many books

• Jade likes animals very much

Tim and Neal jump into the water. It is cold. Dennis goes down the slide. "Neil, I like to play in your pool!," Dennis says.

• The boys are swimming at Neal's house

• Neal and his friends cannot swim well

Nick and Dad hang a note at the store. The note says lost cat, black with white feet. Nick says to dad, "I hope he will be found. I miss him so much."

• Nick does not like cats

• Nick feels sad

Rose is very happy. She is thinking of the big cake she will have. Rose giggles when she thinks about the gifts that she will open.

• Rose must start wrapping the gifts

• Rose should buy new gift wrappers

• Rose will celebrate her birthday soon