Week 2 Review- Inferences

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The most important point the author wants to make

• The name of the author

• The date the passage was written

• The number of paragraphs in the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose if they are trying to persuade the reader?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To convince

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If a story ends with a character packing a suitcase, what might you predict will happen next?

• The character will go on a trip

• The character will go to sleep

• The character will cook dinner

• The character will read a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which term refers to the central message or lesson in a text?

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

• Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If an author uses many facts and statistics in a passage, what is their most likely purpose?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

After reading a paragraph about a character looking out the window at dark clouds, what can you predict?

• It will probably rain soon

• The character will go swimming

• The sun will shine brighter

• The character will eat ice cream

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the following sentence: "The author describes the city as 'buzzing with excitement and energy.'" What is the main idea of this description?

• The city is very quiet

• The city is lively and active

• The city is empty

• The city is dangerous

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an author writes a story about a dog who saves a family from a fire, what is the author's likely purpose?

• To inform about fire safety

• To entertain with a heroic story

• To persuade people to get a dog

• To describe a real event

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Based on the following text, what can you predict? "As the students lined up with their lunch trays, the cafeteria staff brought out a large cake."

• There will be a celebration

• The students will go home

• The students will have a test

• The cafeteria will close

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of a passage about recycling?

• Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment

• Recycling is difficult to do

• Recycling is only for adults

• Recycling is expensive

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2