Cite textual evidence to support inferences.

Passage: A large storm approached the small town late one evening. As the first clap of thunder sounded, the family huddled together in the living room. The power flickered before the lights went out completely. Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her favorite stuffed animal, her eyes wide. Question 1. Why might Ben’s sister be clutching her stuffed animal?

• A) She is excited about the storm.
• B) She feels comforted by the stuffed animal during the storm.
• C) She wants to scare her family.
• D) She forgot to put the animal away.

Passage: A large storm approached the small town late one evening. As the first clap of thunder sounded, the family huddled together in the living room. The power flickered before the lights went out completely. Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her favorite stuffed animal, her eyes wide. Question 2. Which of the following lines best supports the idea that the family is nervous about the storm?

• A) “A large storm approached the small town late one evening.”
• B) “The family huddled together in the living room.”
• C) “Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her stuffed animal.”
• D) “The power flickered before the lights went out completely.”

Passage: A large storm approached the small town late one evening. As the first clap of thunder sounded, the family huddled together in the living room. The power flickered before the lights went out completely. Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her favorite stuffed animal, her eyes wide. Question 3. What can you infer about the storm based on the fact that the power went out?

• A) It is a very calm evening.
• B) It is likely a strong storm.
• C) It is a weak storm.
• D) The power went out due to another reason.

Passage: A large storm approached the small town late one evening. As the first clap of thunder sounded, the family huddled together in the living room. The power flickered before the lights went out completely. Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her favorite stuffed animal, her eyes wide. Question 4. Why might Ben’s sister have “wide eyes” during the storm?

• A) She is excited for it to start.
• B) She is feeling nervous.
• C) She is trying to stay awake.
• D) She is looking for her parents.

Passage: A large storm approached the small town late one evening. As the first clap of thunder sounded, the family huddled together in the living room. The power flickered before the lights went out completely. Ben looked at his sister, who was clutching her favorite stuffed animal, her eyes wide. Question 5. Which line best shows that Ben is also affected by the storm?

• A) “Ben looked at his sister.”
• B) “The family huddled together in the living room.”
• C) “The power flickered before the lights went out.”
• D) “A large storm approached the small town.”

Passage: James could hear his little brother practicing the piano from the living room. He put on his headphones and opened his book, trying to concentrate. Question 6. Why does James put on his headphones?

• A) He wants to block out his brother’s playing.
• B) He wants to listen to music.
• C) He is going for a walk.
• D) He likes the sound of the piano.

Passage: James could hear his little brother practicing the piano from the living room. He put on his headphones and opened his book, trying to concentrate. Question 7. Which line suggests James is trying to focus on his book?

• A) “James could hear his little brother practicing the piano.”
• B) “He put on his headphones.”
• C) “James opened his book, trying to concentrate.”
• D) “James went to the living room.”

Passage: James could hear his little brother practicing the piano from the living room. He put on his headphones and opened his book, trying to concentrate. Question 8. What can be inferred about James’s relationship with his brother?

• A) He dislikes his brother.
• B) He finds his brother annoying.
• C) He likes his brother but needs quiet to focus.
• D) He wishes his brother would play more.

Passage: James could hear his little brother practicing the piano from the living room. He put on his headphones and opened his book, trying to concentrate. Question 9. Which sentence from the passage shows that James is determined to read?

• A) “James could hear his little brother.”
• B) “He put on his headphones and opened his book.”
• C) “He was practicing the piano.”
• D) “James went to the living room.”

Passage: James could hear his little brother practicing the piano from the living room. He put on his headphones and opened his book, trying to concentrate. Question 10. How does James react to his brother’s music?

• A) He ignores it completely.
• B) He decides to leave the room.
• C) He tries to block it out so he can concentrate.
• D) He joins in playing the piano.