RI 5.1

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.

• Bryan's pet never bites.

Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses. You can infer that it is....

• Dinnertime

• Bedtime

• Time for school

• Playtime

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.

• Violet can be somewhat relaxed

• Violet is probably somewhat shy.

• Violet is afraid of everything.

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 people he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

What do the dotted blue lines on this map represent?

• highways

• Text box

• rivers

• ferry routes

How do the caption and photograph help the reader understand the text?

• It helps the reader understand how beautiful the landscape is.

• It helps the reader understand important ideas from the text.

• It helps the reader know what page the story is on.

How does a subheading help the reader?

• It helps the reader to label the text.

• It helps the reader understand the photograph.

• It helps the get the reader's attention on certain information.

What are the parts of the wheel?

• spokes and saddle area

• tubes

• saddle and saddle area

• spokes, hub, rim, tire valve

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.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

• Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

• Floods only occur along the coast.

• Floods are not that dangerous.

• After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.