Inference and Context Clue Quiz

Read the following passage: *"The old lighthouse had stood on the rocky cliff for over a century. Its light had guided countless ships safely to shore. Now, with modern GPS technology, the lighthouse keeper wondered if his job still mattered."* What is the lighthouse keeper's job?

• Building ships

• Guiding ships using the lighthouse light

• Repairing GPS technology

• Mapping rocky cliffs

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the word **"countless"** most likely mean in the sentence: *"Its light had guided countless ships safely to shore"*?

• A very small number

• Exactly one hundred

• Too many to count

• A specific, known number

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the following passage: *"Maria rushed into the classroom, her hair disheveled and her backpack half-open. She slid into her seat just as the teacher began calling roll."* What can you infer about Maria?

• She arrived at school very early

• She was nearly late to class

• She forgot her backpack at home

• She does not like her teacher

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the following sentence: *"The scientist's groundbreaking discovery left her coworkers speechless."* What does the word **"groundbreaking"** most likely mean based on context clues?

• Related to digging in the ground

• Causing damage to a building

• Completely new and revolutionary

• Ordinary and expected

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Read the following passage: *"Every morning, James fed the stray cats near the park. He kept a bag of cat food in his car and always stopped before work. His coworkers often teased him about it, but James just smiled."* What can you infer about James's character?

• He dislikes his coworkers

• He is a compassionate and caring person

• He is afraid of animals

• He wants to become a veterinarian

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the following sentence: *"After the grueling marathon, the runners collapsed onto the grass, gasping for breath."* What does the word **"grueling"** most likely mean based on context clues?

• Short and easy

• Extremely tiring and demanding

• Exciting and fun

• Slow and boring

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the following passage: *"The cafeteria was unusually quiet. Students sat with their heads down, whispering to each other. The principal stood at the front of the room with a serious expression on her face."* What can you infer is most likely happening in this scene?

• Students are celebrating a holiday

• The cafeteria is serving a new lunch menu

• Something serious or troubling has occurred

• The principal is giving out awards

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the following passage: *"Despite the freezing temperatures and howling winds, the rescue team pressed forward through the mountain pass. They knew that every minute counted. Somewhere ahead, a group of hikers was stranded and waiting for help."* Using evidence from the passage, what inference can you make ?

• The rescue team is motivated by money; the passage mentions they are being paid for the job

• The rescue team is motivated by a sense of duty to save lives; they continue despite dangerous conditions because hikers need help

• The rescue team is motivated by adventure; they enjoy extreme weather and difficult challenges

• The rescue team is motivated by competition; they want to reach the hikers before another team does

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following passage: *"Lena had always been the loudest person in any room. But when her little brother walked onto the stage for his first school play, she sat perfectly still, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. She did not breathe until he delivered his final line without a single mistake."* What can you infer about Lena?

• Lena was bored; she sat still because she had nothing else to do

• Lena was nervous and anxious for her brother; her stillness suggests she was worried he might make a mistake

• Lena was angry; she did not want to attend the play

• Lena was proud before the play started; she knew her brother would do perfectly

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the following passage: *"The town of Millbrook had not seen rain in four months. The river had shrunk to a narrow trickle, farmers watched their crops wither, and the local reservoir was at its lowest level in recorded history. City officials held emergency meetings every week."* Based on the passage, what inference can you make?

• The town will likely thrive; the dry weather will attract more tourists to Millbrook

• The town will likely face serious economic and environmental challenges; the failing crops, low water supply, and emergency meetings all indicate a crisis

• The town will recover quickly; city officials are meeting weekly, which means the problem is already solved

• The farmers are unconcerned; they have enough stored water to last through the drought

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1