WorksheetsInferences, Arguments and Context Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
____________ is the proof or data from credible sources to support the writer's claim.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Statement
d)
Explicit
2.
What point are you trying to prove
a)
backing
b)
grounds
c)
claim
d)
warrant
3.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
Very pretty
b)
Didn't look alike
c)
Didn't fit very well
d)
Where durable
4.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
5.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
6.
How might a character act if he felt sad?
a)
put his head down and sigh
b)
yell and jump up and down
c)
smile and wave
d)
laugh until his side hurt
7.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
8.
Your opinion or argument is called a(n)
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterclaim
d)
limitation
9.
a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterargument
d)
argument
10.
What is the goal/purpose of an argument?
a)
To make a claim
b)
To persuade others
c)
To remain neutral
d)
To evaluate circumstantial evidence
11.
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterargument
d)
I don't know
12.
What is the goal/purpose of an argument?
a)
To make a claim
b)
To persuade others
c)
To remain neutral
d)
To evaluate circumstantial evidence
13.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
14.
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:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
15.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn and blister
16.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
17.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
18.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-
a)
lost
b)
lovable
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
19.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
20.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
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