Prediction and Inference Quiz

Read each of the following passages and choose the answer that best answers the question provided.

• I'm ready!

• Can't wait!

Natalie got up in the middle of the night to get a snack of milk and cookies. Natalie remembered to put the lid back on the cookie jar, but she forgot to put the milk carton back in the refrigerator. What might happen next? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• The milk carton will magically be in the refrigerator when she wakes up.

• The milk will go sour overnight and will have to be thrown out in the morning.

• Natalie will wake up in the morning to find the milk spilled everywhere.

• Nobody in Natalie’s family will be able to have cereal for breakfast.

The Wilsons were enjoying a family picnic in the park. They had just finished their delicious lunch when the sky began to grow dark. They were looking forward to dessert when they heard a loud boom. What might happen next? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• It will start to rain.

• It will stay sunny all day.

• The Wilsons will have to pack up and go home.

• The Wilsons will continue to sit outside and eat their dessert.

Mrs. Lopez handed out copies of the test. Danny hadn’t studied for it. He didn’t think that he needed to. It had been his birthday last week and he was counting on his birthday wish to come true. Danny’s wish had been that he would get straight “A”s on his next report card. What might happen next? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Danny will tell the teacher he doesn't need to take the test because he wished for straight "A"s.

• Danny will do well on the test because he wished for straight "A"s.

• Danny will fail the test because he did not study.

• Danny will probably not be getting the good grades that he wanted on his next report card.

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping at his friend Robert's house. When Ryan's mom dropped him off at Robert's, they played in his treehouse and played ninjas in the driveway. As soon as they went inside, Ryan's eyes got red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing

uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

Why do Ryan's eyes get red and itchy when he walks into Robert's house?

• He is allergic to Robert's cat.

• He walked into a spider web.

• It's dusty in Robert's house.

• There's too much pollen outside.

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping at his friend Robert's house. When Ryan's mom dropped him off at Robert's, they played in his treehouse and played ninjas in the driveway. As soon as they went inside, Ryan's eyes got red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing

uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

Why does Ryan want to call his mother?

• He wants to ask what time she's picking him up tomorrow.

• He wants her to know how cute Robert's cat is.

• He wants to tell her he forgot something at home.

• He wants to be picked up from the sleepover.

Randy smelled smoke. He looked outside and saw where it was coming from. A pile of leaves had caught on fire! Randy ran to the phone and started dialing. Who did Randy most likely call?

• The market

• His cousin

• The fire department

• His doctor

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?

• 1. It will roll down the hill.

• 1. It will stay flat.

• It will bounce too high.

• 1. It will go up a tree.

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

Where did Terra most likely go?

• The movies

• The beach

• Her grandma's house

• On a nature hike

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 dirty 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?

• 1. Made dinner

• 1. Took a shower

• 1. Played a video game

• 1. Watched TV