HPC1033 - Drawing Conclusions

Read the following passage and answer the question: The sky is dark, the wind is strong, and you hear thunder in the distance. What conclusion can you draw from this information?

• There is a rainbow in the sky

• A storm is approaching

• It's a sunny day

• The weather is calm and peaceful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that the streets are wet and people are carrying umbrellas?

• It has recently rained.

• The sun is shining brightly

• It is snowing heavily

• There is a heatwave in the city

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

After observing that the ground is covered in snow and the temperature is below freezing, what conclusion can you draw?

• The conclusion is that it is raining outside.

• The conclusion is that it is hot outside.

• The conclusion is that it is sunny outside.

• The conclusion is that it is cold outside.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If you see a person wearing a graduation cap and gown, what conclusion can you draw?

• The person is a magician

• The person is getting married

• The person is going to a costume party

• The person is graduating or has graduated.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that the traffic lights are all red?

• All vehicles must turn left

• All vehicles must honk their horns

• All vehicles must stop.

• All vehicles must speed up

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

After noticing that the oven is hot and there is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen, what conclusion can you draw?

• The oven is broken

• Someone is cooking or baking something in the oven.

• There is a fire in the kitchen

• The smell is coming from outside the house

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If you see a person running with a panicked expression, what conclusion can you draw?

• The person is most likely lost and looking for directions

• The person is probably late for a meeting

• The person is likely enjoying a leisurely jog

• The person is likely in a state of panic or urgency.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that the ground is wet and there are puddles everywhere?

• The ground is always wet

• There was a drought

• Someone spilled water everywhere

• It has recently rained

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

After hearing a loud siren and seeing flashing lights, what conclusion can you draw?

• It's a parade passing by

• The traffic lights are malfunctioning

• There is an emergency vehicle approaching or passing by.

• Someone is playing a prank

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that you hear a fire alarm and see people evacuating a building?

• There is a surprise party happening

• There is a fire drill going on

• There is an actual fire in the building

• People are practicing for a play

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1