TEKS.ELA.5.6F

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey is mad at her mother.
• Macey does not want glasses.
• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
• Macey has trouble making decisions.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

TEKS.ELA.4.6F

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

• They are brother and sister
• They are neighbors
• They are colleagues
• They are husband and wife

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

TEKS.ELA.5.7C

TEKS.ELA.6.5F

What causes Phoebe's mom to cry all the time? 

• She suffers from migraines
• She feels like she lives a meaningless life
• Allergies
• She's struggling with her career

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

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.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying close umbrellas.  Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?

• that it was going to rain later that day
• that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store
• that he was late for work 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

The stage curtains opened up.  Bob started to sweat.  He was shaking.
Bob was ________.

• sensitive
• selfish
• anxious
• happy

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

What is different about the light when Bud wakes up? Why is light important here?

• The Amos bedroom light was out and the porch light was left on

• The Amos bedroom light was out and the vampire bat was the only source of light

• Toddy's bedroom light was on and he showed a flashlight into the room

• The light was left on in the shed so he knew someone had been in there to check on him

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

Dad was really --- when I forgot to water his tomato plants.

• drenched

• judicious

• miffed

• downcast

• nostalgic

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block or so she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two, looking around from left to right. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Gloria reprimanded Curtis. Curtis sighed. He felt bad enough without her finger-wagging. We can infer that

• Curtis has left the door open before.

• Candy is a cat.

• Gloria likes driving around.

• Curtis feels bad.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

When Jesse left the house, what was the only thing he could do to keep Leslie from being dead?

• Learn how to swim.

• Paint the picture of Terabithia she always wanted.

• Go to the Grove of Pines and ask the Spirits for help.

• Run.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.6F