M9:W1:D2 Vocabulary Matching and Inferencing

Match the defination with the vocabulary word.

• happens often

• sufficient

• relaxing, peaceful spot in an area

• frequent

• what is needed and nothing more

• oasis

Match the following words to their correct defination.

• a place no longer cared for used

• permission

• someone in charge has allowed you to do

• abandoned

• setting something up so its ready to use

• installing

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

• 
  Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day

• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

• Bryanʼs pet never bites.

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?

• SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.

• SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?

• SAM: Oh, I don't think so.

• SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!