Draw Conclusion

What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

• To take a random guess at something.

• To draw a good guess based on evidence and detail from a source, as well as your own personal experience.

• To draw a good guess based on the mood that you are in that day.

• To base a good guess on your own personal experience.

Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Then Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair. Why can we infer Mr. Thomas has gotten locked out of his house. Pick all that apply.

• He is in his robe on the porch and holding the morning paper.

• Mr. Rosencrantz offers to "keep a key over here".

• Mrs. Thomas seems aggravated with Mr. Thomas when he calls her.

• The newsboy threw the paper at the edge of the yard.

"I'm home!" Earl shouted as he walked in the door. His wife Gail came bounding down the stairs. She hadn't seen him since he had left to go on his silly fishing trip two weeks ago. "I missed you! Did you catch anything?" Gail reluctantly asked, knowing that Earl was not a very good fisherman. Earl scratched his head and responded, "You're not going to believe what I'm bringing home." Earl unzipped a cooler and pulled out several perfectly filleted salmon steaks. "Wow, Earl, I didn't know that you could fillet a fish like that." Earl looked around the room a little bit and scratched his head, "Uh, yeah, Jeff taught me how." Gail looked at him suspiciously. "Well, let me help you unpack." As Gail was helping Earl unpack his truck, she found a receipt from the grocery store. It was dated from that morning. What she saw was both disappointing and unsurprising.

• He bought breakfast before going fishing.

• He bought the salmon and didn't really catch them.

• He has no fishing buddies.

• Earl prefers salmon over trout.

Brenda reached for the box of tissue. She blew her nose with a thunderous force and then tried breathing through it again. It was still clogged. She stood up and got a head rush that almost knocked her back down to the bed, but she regained her balance. As she tottered over to the phone on her dresser, all of her muscles ached. She located the contact labeled "Work" and pressed send. A couple of rings later, a familiar voice answered the phone, "Happy Fun Land, this is Deidra speaking. How can I help you have a happy fun day?" Brenda moaned, "Oh, Deidra, it's Brenda." Deidra responded with pep, "Hey, Brenda! I can't wait to see you this afternoon." Brenda grunted and replied, "Yeah, well, actually, I need to talk to the manager. What conclusion can we draw about the call Brenda is making to the manager?

• She is quitting her job.

• She doesn't want to work the same shift as Deidra.

• She is sick and is calling in to say she won't be at work.

• She has tickets for Fun Land and wants to use them for her family.

In a story, if a character is often shown helping others, what conclusion can you draw about this character?

• They are selfish.

• They are unkind.

• They are helpful and caring.

• They dislike other people.

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What conclusion can be drawn if a character in a book always wears bright colors and loves to attend parties?

• They prefer solitude.

• They are likely outgoing and enjoy social gatherings.

• They dislike meeting new people.

• They are afraid of colors.

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If a character in a novel is described as "a beacon of hope" in a troubled community, what can you infer about their role in the story?

• They are the main antagonist.

• They inspire and lead others.

• They are a minor character with no impact.

• They are misunderstood by everyone.

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

When a character in a story apologizes after making a significant mistake, what can you infer about their character development?

• They have not changed at all

• They have learned from their mistake and grown

• They are trying to manipulate other characters

• They are only apologizing to avoid punishment

When a character in a novel refuses to give up despite facing numerous failures, what can you infer about their personality?

• They are pessimistic about the future

• They have a strong will and are resilient

• They are indifferent to success or failure

• They are easily discouraged