Inferences and Summaries in Text

Which of these inferences is supported by the text?

• People have always been afraid of flying.

• The Wright brothers' experiments with balloons and kites led to their success in powered flight.

• Hot-air balloons allowed for controlled flight.

• Leonardo da Vinci built the first hot-air balloon.

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Which of these statements BEST summarizes the main ideas within the text?

• The Wright brothers were the first to attempt flying with mechanical wings.

• The Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon was the first successful flight in history.

• People have dreamed of flying for a long time, and various inventors contributed to the development of flight.

• Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of flying machines had no impact on the history of flight.

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What is the main contribution of George Cayley to the development of flight?

• He built the first hot-air balloon.

• His glider designs influenced Otto Lilienthal.

• He successfully piloted the Wright Flyer.

• He wrote a book about his experiments with kites.

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Which of the following is true about the Wright Flyer's first flight on December 17, 1903?

• Wilbur Wright was the first to successfully pilot a motorized flight.

• The glider could not be controlled with a movable tail.

• Orville Wright achieved the first successful motorized flight.

• The flight took place in China.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

How do the old man's friends react when his only horse initially runs off?

• They offer condolences.

• They celebrate.

• They criticize the old man.

• They steal his other belongings.

In paragraph 5, why do the soldiers recruiting for the war leave the old man's son behind?

• He refuses to go to war.

• He is too old to join the army.

• He has a broken leg.

• He has a powerful stallion.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the old man's reaction when his friends offer condolences after his son breaks his leg?

• He becomes angry.

• He laughs and remains calm.

• He cries uncontrollably.

• He scolds his son.

Based on this sentence, how do the old man's friends feel? "The old man’s friends were stunned by his reaction."

• Surprised

• Angry

• Happy

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.3.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the MOST important event that happens in paragraph 4?

• The old man's son takes the stallion for a ride.

• The old man's son breaks his leg.

• The old man's friends offer their sympathy.

• The country is involved in a terrible war.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on evidence from the text, how does the old man view the events that unfold? "What makes you think this is not a blessing? All will be shown for its true worth in time."

• He views them as unfortunate incidents.

• He views them as blessings with hidden value.

• He views them as predictable outcomes.

• He views them as meaningless occurrences.

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