Drawing Conclusions

Mr. Martinez was thinking about Juan, who had been late three times in the last two weeks. Mr. Martinez had hired him to help with deliveries. Customers were beginning to complain. Mr. Martinez glared at Juan as he came in the door.

Mr. Martinez is most likely_______.

• pleased with Juan

• angry at customers

• angry at Juan

• making lots of money

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It had begun to cool off outside. The shadows were growing longer. The smells of cooking filled the neighborhood. Mothers were calling children to come in and wash up.

It is most likely time for _______.

• breakfast

• school

• vacation

• supper

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Carl was listening to the radio. His foot was tapping and his fingers snapping.

Carl was most likely listening to __________.

• the weather report

• his favorite music

• the news of the day

• a talk show

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Jack's teeth sank into the crisp fruit. The bright red peel and white inside made it look as delicious as it tasted. He ate until only the core was left.

Jack was most likely ____________.

• having a picnic

• eating an apple

• late for school

• on a diet

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Andrea's mother helped her with her boots. Then, she buttoned up Andrea's coat and pulled up the hood. She wrapped a scarf around Andrea's neck and helped her with her mittens.

Andrea is most likely ___________.

• going to dancing lessons

• sick with the measles

• going to play in the snow

• excited about summertime

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The boys were alone in the house. it was dark outside and the wind had started blowing harder. They stayed close together and didn't talk much. A sudden sound made them both jump.

It is most likely __________.

• the boys are afraid

• Mom is sleeping

• it is snowing outside

• the boys are sleepy

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Aunt Kate put up the tent while Uncle Sid and I gathered firewood. The woods around us were quiet except for the sounds of birds. We unrolled out sleeping bags inside the tent, and my uncle built the fire.

It is most likely that _____________.

• Aunt Kate and Uncle Sid are angry

• they are ready to go back home

• the campground is crowded and noisy

• they are going to camp in the woods

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Andy’s dog was covered in mud. Andy’s mom was very upset and told Andy he needed to help clean up before he could go play.

You can tell :

• a. Andy’s dog got the house muddy

• b. Andy’s mom doesn’t like dogs

• c. Andy’s favorite animal is a dog

• d. Andy's dog is nice and clean

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The sounds scared Kelley.  She did not want anyone putting any of those scary looking tools in her mouth. What if they hurt her?

Kelley is probably :

• a. about to get her hair cut

• b. not a happy person

• c. at the dentist

• d. excited to vacation

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Jenny held her stomach and leaned back on the sofa. She grabbed a blanket and curled up in a ball. All she could think about was that big funnel cake she ate earlier.

Jenny probably :

• a. hasn’t slept in a while

• b. wants another funnel cake

• c. has a stomachache from the cake

• d. wants to play

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