Inference and Comparison Challenge

Read the sentence: "The sun was shining, but Mia still wore her raincoat to school." What can you infer about Mia?

• She likes to wear raincoats even when it is sunny.

• She thought it might rain later.

• She forgot her umbrella.

• She was cold.

Answer explanation

Mia's choice to wear a raincoat despite the sun suggests she anticipated possible rain later, making 'She thought it might rain later' the most logical inference.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Look at these two sentences: "Tom’s ice cream melted quickly in the hot sun." "Anna’s ice cream stayed solid because she ate it inside the cool house." What is the main difference between Tom and Anna’s ice cream?

• Tom’s ice cream was bigger.

• Anna’s ice cream was colder.

• Tom was outside, Anna was inside.

• Anna didn’t like ice cream.

Answer explanation

The main difference is that Tom was outside in the hot sun, causing his ice cream to melt, while Anna was inside the cool house, keeping her ice cream solid.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the sentence: "The puppy wagged its tail and jumped up when it saw its owner." What does the word "wagged" most likely mean?

• Barked loudly

• Moved back and forth

• Sat down

• Ran away

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "wagged" refers to the puppy's tail moving back and forth, which is a common behavior when dogs are excited or happy. Therefore, the correct meaning of "wagged" is "moved back and forth."

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the passage: "Sarah planted seeds in her garden. She watered them every day. After a week, she saw small green leaves coming out of the soil." What can you conclude happened to the seeds?

• They were eaten by birds.

• They started to grow.

• They disappeared.

• They turned into rocks.

Answer explanation

The passage states that Sarah saw small green leaves coming out of the soil after watering the seeds. This indicates that the seeds started to grow, making 'They started to grow' the correct conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the sentence: "The classroom was silent except for the sound of pencils scratching on paper." What does this tell you about what the students were doing?

• They were talking loudly.

• They were writing.

• They were playing games.

• They were eating lunch.

Answer explanation

The phrase "the sound of pencils scratching on paper" indicates that the students were engaged in writing, as this sound is typically associated with writing activities, not talking, playing games, or eating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Read the two sentences: "Ben wore a thick coat and gloves." "Lucy wore shorts and a t-shirt." What can you infer about the weather where Ben and Lucy are?

• It is cold where Ben is and warm where Lucy is.

• It is warm where Ben is and cold where Lucy is.

• It is raining in both places.

• It is snowing where Lucy is.

Answer explanation

Ben's thick coat and gloves suggest cold weather, while Lucy's shorts and t-shirt indicate warm weather. Therefore, we can infer it is cold where Ben is and warm where Lucy is.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the sentence: "The cat crouched low and crept toward the bird." What does the word "crept" mean in this sentence?

• Jumped quickly

• Moved slowly and quietly

• Flew away

• Ran fast

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'crept' means to move slowly and quietly, which is appropriate for a cat stalking a bird. The other options, like 'jumped quickly' or 'ran fast,' do not fit the context.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the passage: "After the rain stopped, the children put on their boots and splashed in the puddles." What can you conclude about the children?

• They were afraid of water.

• They enjoyed playing outside after the rain.

• They stayed inside all day.

• They did not like puddles.

Answer explanation

The passage describes children putting on boots and splashing in puddles, indicating they enjoyed playing outside after the rain. This directly contradicts the other options, which suggest fear or dislike of water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the passage: "Maria noticed that her plant’s leaves were turning yellow. She remembered that plants need sunlight and water to stay healthy. She realized she had forgotten to water her plant for a week." What conclusion can you draw about why the plant’s leaves turned yellow?

• The plant was too hot.

• The plant did not get enough water.

• The plant was too cold.

• The plant had too much sunlight.

Answer explanation

The passage states that Maria forgot to water her plant for a week. Since plants need water to stay healthy, the lack of water is the most likely reason for the yellowing leaves, making 'The plant did not get enough water' the correct conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Read the sentences: "Sam’s backpack was much heavier than Lily’s. Sam had three textbooks, a lunchbox, and a water bottle. Lily only had a notebook and a pencil." Why is Sam’s backpack heavier than Lily’s?

• Sam’s backpack is a different color.

• Sam has more items in his backpack.

• Lily’s backpack is broken.

• Lily’s backpack is bigger.

Answer explanation

Sam’s backpack is heavier because he has more items: three textbooks, a lunchbox, and a water bottle, compared to Lily’s notebook and pencil. Thus, the correct answer is that Sam has more items in his backpack.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3