TEKS.ELA.7.5F

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."

We can infer that…

• 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.

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Based on the picture and your knowledge of the book, what can you infer has taken place in this village?

• A recent rain has filled the well
• The villagers have recently received a new shipment of plastic water containers
• An aid organization has donated equipment for a well
• People from a neighboring village have heard about the well and have come to this village to steal water

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Why does Jonas not understand the Receiver's comparison involving a sled?

• He's too dumb.
• He has not yet achieved wisdom.
• It turns out, he doesn't have the ability to see beyond.
• He doesn't know what a sled is.

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What is so unusual about the power going out on Maple Street?
I. There was a bright flash just beforehand
II. The portable radios don't work
III. The cars won't start
IV. The people are unable to leave the neighborhood

• I, II, III
• I, II, IV
• II, III, IV
• I, III, IV

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It is important to learn how to make inferences because many times...

• authors don't write well
• authors communicate ideas indirectly
• authors are lazy
• authors don't think about readers

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wood : fire :: gas : _____

• bicycle
• car
• camping
• marshmallow

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Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door.

• Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.
• Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.
• Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.
• Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.

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Dally nonchalantly talks his way out of many things with the cops because he doesn't care what they think of him.
Using context clues, what does nonchalantly most likely mean?

• rushed or with great force
• without concern, indifferent
• in a rude, smart manner
• excitedly

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Why does the Giver apologize to Jonas after giving him the memory or war?

• He meant to give him the memory of a birthday party instead.

• He felt bad because the memory was so intense and painful.

• The Giver never apologized to Jonas.

• He thought Jonas wouldn't mind it.

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When Jonas says goodbye to the Giver after his first day of training, the narrator says: "The old man nodded to him. He looked drained, and a little sad." The Giver's behavior implies that he

• wishes that he could have a family of his own.

• likes Jonas and is sad knowing that the memories will cause him pain.

• is disappointed that Jonas is not living up to his potential.

• is depressed that Jonas will soon have to be released.

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