Cause/Effect and Character Traits

Josie's week is jam-packed. In addition to school, homework, and chores, she has soccer, band practice, ballet lessons, and girl scouts. She rarely has time to spend with her friends or watch TV. Which word best describe Josie?

• happy

• busy

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Dwayne is always asking questions. He wants to know all about how things work and why things are the way they are. What can the reader conclude about Dewayne?

• weird

• creative

• curious

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Allen stole Ben's cookies from his lunch bag. When Ben asked him about it, Allen lied. Later, Allen broke a glass. When his mother asked him who had broken the glass, Allen blamed his younger brother. Based on Allen the fact Allen blamed his brother, the reader can conclude his is being ________.

• dishonest

• unfriendly

• trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Mrs. Jones knows that she can always count on Brad to follow directions, finish his work or help a classmate. Brad's friends trust him to keep his promises. Brad's parents never have to ask him twice to do his chores or go to bed on time. What can the reader conclude about Brad?

• dependable

• loyal

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Thomas pushed his way to the front of the line. He grabbed his lunch tray without saying, "Thank you," to the server. While he was eating, he talked with his mouth full, and he left a mess of crumbs when he was done. What can the reader conclude about Thomas?

• disgusting

• rude

• hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Natalie asked her mother for the tenth time if it was time to go to the beach yet. She had been waiting all morning and could hardly stand it! What can the reader conclude about Natalie?

• angry

• impatient

• energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Sally always makes people feel welcome when they come to visit. She stops whatever she is doing and gives her guests her full attention. Not only that, she always seems to have a plate of freshly baked cookies to offer. What can the reader conclude about Sally?

• lonely

• friendly

• hostile

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

It seems like whenever there is work to be done, Isabel is nowhere to be found. She often says that she will do a task,

but then she never does. She spends most of her free time watching TV. What can the reader conclude about Isabel?

• lazy

• busy

• dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Ana always tells the truth. She never cheats on her tests or

homework. When the check out lady at the store gave her too much change, Ana gave the extra back. What can the reader conclude about Ana?

• nice

• loyal

• honest

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What is the cause in this sentence?
Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.

• My parents took me out to dinner
• I got straight A's
• no
• nah

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D