5th grade AM Tutoring Inferencing

What can be inferred from paragraph 6 about how Aref's mom is feeling on the plane?

• The plane ride is making her sick.

• She is feeling happy and excited about their move to the United States.

• She is feeling anxious and scared

• Aref loves the plane ride and is looking forward to the new adventure.

In paragraph 3, what does "felt like a pleasure" mean?

• It made him laugh.

• It made him feel exuberant.

• It made him hesitant.

• It made him anxious.

How were Aref's and his mom's feelings different about moving to the United States?

• Aref feels unsure while his mother is excited about the new adventure.

• Aref feels crowded on the plane but his mom is feeling unsure.

• Aref thinks the plane is cool while his mom is scared of the plane.

• Aref feels excited about the new adventure while his mother feels unsure.

Which sentence shows that Aref's feelings have changed about the move?

• "His spirits lit up as if the fear had flown out of him."

• "This was a surprise- she had seemed so happy to be going to the U.S. "

• "He was glad his seat was by the window."

• "He didn't feel crowded at all."

What does, "... a little whisper tickled Aref from deep inside his mind," mean?

• His inner voice made him laugh.

• His inner voice tickled his brain.

• His mom whispered to him and tickled him.

• He whispered to his mom and made her laugh.

Which sentences support the idea that Aref's mom was glum and anxious?

• "She didn't answer him."

• "Her eyes were tightly closed, hands gripped together in her lap."

• "Had they just traded?"

• "He was glad his seat was by the window."