Worksheets5th grade inferences and plot map skills
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
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1.
If you're like most students, you remember going to Kindergarten with a backpack bigger than you were. Students now carry everything from textbooks to laptops in their backpacks. They even cram instruments in there, too. Although you may be able to shoulder the heavy weight, more and more students are complaining.
What do you think students are complaining of?
a)
how they can't fit everything into their backpacks
b)
their heavy backpacks are causing shoulder and back pain
c)
their backpacks are too small
d)
they need new backpacks
2.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
3.
Every four years, February has an extra day. When this happens, it is called Leap Year. But even with the extra day, February is still the shortest month of the year. Some months, like June and November, have 30 days. Other months like March and August, have 31 days.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
February has longer days
b)
February has less than 30 days
c)
February has more than 31 days
4.
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
5.
Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on araft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no childrenscreaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she couldhear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and lookedaround her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and graycoming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be onething!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...
a)
shark
b)
surfer
c)
swimmer
6.
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Albert threw down his lunchbox.
b)
Albert's job lasted over ten years.
c)
Losing his job made Albert upset.
d)
Albert lived in a house with his parents.
7.
What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably somewhat shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
8.
Angel plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble
b)
He feels happy and excited
c)
He can't wait to break another window
d)
He wishes he could be a football player
9.
Which detail tells you that Moby is hungry?
a)
His arm feels sore
b)
He is worries about his spelling quiz
c)
He can't wait for his soccer game
d)
His stomach growls
10.
Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels?
a)
Joyful
b)
Angry
c)
Lonely
d)
Tearful
11.
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.
12.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
13.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California
14.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
15.
We had to use an umbrella. What was the cause of this?
a)
It was sunny outside.
b)
It began to drizzle rain.
c)
It was cold and windy outside.
16.
“We bought tickets and some popcorn.” What does this infer?
a)
My parents love me.
b)
I'm happy to be home.
c)
We were at the movies.
d)
We are now broke.
17.
“I forgot to set my alarm clock last night.” What does this infer?
a)
I am tired.
b)
I hate waking up early.
c)
I am running late this morning.
d)
I will be in trouble when I get to work.
18.
“One student put her hand in the air.” What does this infer?
a)
The class is well behaved.
b)
This student has to go to the bathroom.
c)
This student knows the answer.
d)
The teacher asked a question.
19.
"When I walked into the house, I could smell onions." What does this infer?
a)
Someone is cooking.
b)
I left the onions out.
c)
Everyone in my family loves onions.
d)
My mom must have gone to the market.
20.
When pertaining to Inference, what word can be used as a synonym for "Schema"?
a)
Background knowledge
b)
Text evidence
c)
What I read
d)
Making your best guest
21.
"Clues" you see or read in the text are called?
a)
Schema
b)
Background knowledge
c)
Inference
d)
Text evidence
22.
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)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
23.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
24.
The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)
a)
They were going to be late for dinner
b)
They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them
c)
It was about to rain
d)
The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer
25.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
d)
Rachel was already sick
26.
Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
a)
the bus is late
b)
his watch is broken
c)
his watch is cool
d)
his car is out of gas
27.
Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that
You can infer that
a)
Everett had never been to a grocery store
b)
Everett's dad does not shop often
c)
Everett's dad needs help with shopping.
d)
Everett is very young
28.
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test
b)
Tiffany received a good grade on the test
c)
Tiffany is tired
d)
Tiffany is angry at her teacher
29.
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.
30.
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.
31.
What information does the exposition of the story include?
a)
the characters, the conflict and the title
b)
the setting, the situation, and the characters
32.
What is the ending of the story called?
a)
The Evolution
b)
The Elocution
c)
The Resolution
d)
The Revolution
33.
What is the word that describes the turning point or the point of great suspense or action?
a)
main idea
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
exposition
34.
What are all the events before the climax called?
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
35.
What are the events after the climax called?
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
exposition
d)
resolution
36.
What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?
a)
The falling action is where the conflict starts to improve, and in the resolution the conflict is getting worse.
b)
The falling action is when the character solves the conflict, and the resolution is when the character is attempting to solve the problem.
c)
The falling action is where the characters are introduced, and the resolution is where the characters change in some way.
d)
The falling action is when the conflict is getting better, and the resolution is when the conflict is completely solved.
37.
The problem in a story
a)
Conflict
b)
Plot
c)
Rising Action
d)
Setting
38.
Climax is...
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
39.
The story's time and place is its ___.
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
40.
If Jennifer earns an A on her spelling test she will have the highest average in the class, and will win the annual prize for best student. Sharon also wants to win the prize and because she knows she won’t do as well as Jennifer, when the test is over, Sharon tells the teacher she saw Jennifer cheating.
What is Sharon in the story?
What is Sharon in the story?
a)
Antagonist
b)
Protagonist
c)
Complication
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