Reading Skills

Read the following passage: 'The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were chirping in the trees. Sarah put on her sunglasses and grabbed her book. She found a comfortable spot in the shade and began to read.' What can you infer about the weather from this passage?

• The weather is foggy and misty.

• The weather is cold and snowy.

• The weather is stormy and dark.

• The weather is sunny and bright.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the cause of the following effect: 'The plants in the garden are wilting.'

• Lack of water or excessive heat

• Pest infestation and soil compaction

• Excessive fertilizer and too much sunlight

• Overwatering and low temperature

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Read the following passage: 'Tommy forgot to water the plants for a week, and now they look very dry and unhealthy.' What is the effect of Tommy forgetting to water the plants?

• The plants look very dry and unhealthy.

• The plants have multiplied in number.

• The plants have grown taller.

• The plants look very green and healthy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Based on the passage, 'The dog barked loudly, and the mailman dropped the package,' what can you infer about the dog's behavior?

• The dog's behavior can be inferred as being friendly or welcoming.

• The dog's behavior can be inferred as being indifferent or apathetic.

• The dog's behavior can be inferred as being obedient or disciplined.

• The dog's behavior can be inferred as being aggressive or protective.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the cause of the following effect: 'The children were shivering in the cold.'

• Hot beverages

• Low temperature

• Warm clothing

• Excessive heat

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Read the following passage: 'The wind was blowing fiercely, and the leaves were swirling in the air. The branches of the trees were swaying back and forth.' What can you infer about the weather from this passage?

• The weather is calm and peaceful.

• The weather is windy and turbulent.

• The weather is hot and sunny.

• The weather is cold and snowy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the effect of the following cause: 'The boy studied hard for his test.'

• He performed well on the test.

• He failed the test.

• He got sick and couldn't take the test.

• He didn't study at all.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Based on the passage, 'The car skidded on the wet road, and the driver lost control,' what can you infer about the road conditions?

• The road conditions were wet, leading to the car skidding and the driver losing control.

• The road conditions were icy, leading to the car skidding and the driver losing control.

• The road conditions were dry, causing the car to skid and the driver to lose control.

• The road conditions were bumpy, causing the car to skid and the driver to lose control.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: 'The baby was crying loudly, and the mother quickly picked him up and started rocking him gently.' What can you infer about the baby's needs?

• The baby needs to be left alone

• The baby needs to be fed

• The baby needs comfort and soothing.

• The baby needs to be put in a stroller

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the effect of the following cause: 'The chef accidentally added too much salt to the soup.'

• The soup will become too bland and tasteless

• The soup will become too sweet and lose its flavor

• The soup will become too salty and may need to be diluted or have other ingredients added to balance the flavor.

• The soup will become too spicy and overpowering

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3