Free Printable Inferential Questions

1.

An INFERENCE is...

a)

A logical conclusion

b)

A guess based on evidence

c)

Both

2.

To make good inferences you need to...

a)

read fast

b)

pay attention to details

c)

look up every unfamiliar word

d)

pick your nose

3.

A VALID INFERENCE is...

a)

a wild guess

b)

never supported

c)

supported with evidence

d)

is hard to find

4.

It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

It can be inferred that the 2 people are married.

a)

valid

b)

not enough evidence

6.

It can be inferred that many people had walked on the sand.

a)

valid

b)

not enough evidence

7.

The person on the right seems to be on the phone.

a)

logical inference

b)

not enough evidence

8.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
You can infer that...

a)

Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

b)

Maggie lives close to school.

c)

Maggie is never late for school

d)

Maggie is excited about going to school.

9.

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?

a)

Hudson is an auto mechanic.

b)

Hudson enjoys his job.

c)

Hudson works as a plumber.

d)

Hudson is a car salesman.

10.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

a)

Nicole's car is broken.

b)

Nicole is going on vacation.

c)

Nicole is going shopping.

d)

Nicole lives in a big city.

11.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
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 the shopping.

d)

Everett is very young.

12.

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

13.

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.

14.

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:

a)

February has longer days

b)

February has less than 30 days

c)

February has more than 31 days

15.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

a)

The TV is broken.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

16.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?

a)

Macey is mad at her mother.

b)

Macey does not want glasses.

c)

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

d)

Macey has trouble making decisions.

17.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

a)

She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.

b)

She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.

c)

She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.

d)

She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

18.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

a)

They are brother and sister

b)

They are neighbors

c)

They are colleagues

d)

They are husband and wife

19.

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...

a)

shark

b)

surfer

c)

swimmer

20.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

a)

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

b)

Floods only occur along the coast.

c)

Floods are not that dangerous.

d)

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

21.

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:

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.

22.

The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth. The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush. What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?

a)

It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.

b)

It worked better than any toothbrush before it.

c)

It was very popular when it was invented.

d)

It originally used animal hairs.

23.

You are at the dentist's office to get a filling. There are many children of all ages waiting their turn to see the dentist. That same little girl you saw at the grocery store is sitting on her mother's lap screaming her head off just like she did in the candy aisle. No matter what the mother does to try and calm her, she will not stop screaming.

a)

The little girl is still angry about not getting the candy.

b)

The little girl has an tooth ache.

c)

The little girl is scared because she is there to get a filling.

d)

There are not enough clues to draw a conclusion.

24.

Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?

a)

The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.

b)

Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.

c)

The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.

d)

Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.

25.

Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?

a)

They like music.

b)

They like to exercise by walking places.

c)

They do what Jessica tells them to do.

d)

They live far away and drive to the store.

26.

When Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?

a)

Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.

b)

Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.

c)

Not wrap the presents.

d)

Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

27.

His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-

a)

Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.

b)

Tyerell & his mom are moving.

c)

Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.

d)

Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation.

28.

I am now here to stay. Hateful divisions caused by the caste system force me to fight for the rights of all Indians in my homeland. The "untouchables," especially, are being denied their basic human rights. This cannot be tolerated.
-The Journals of Mahatma Gandhi, India, 1915
What problem does Gandi face?

a)

The violation of human rights.

b)

Defending people who don't deserve to be defended.

c)

The caste system working according to plan.

d)

Having been away from India too long and allowed things to get out of control.

29.

Daylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?

a)

He liked to make people sleepy.

b)

He is hated for his daylight savings idea.

c)

He wanted people to increase their productivity.

d)

He owned many clocks.

30.

You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-

a)

People know what koalas look like.

b)

More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.

c)

Australia has many different animals.

d)

Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos.

31.

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

32.

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.

33.

Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

a)

The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.

b)

Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.

c)

The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.

d)

The movie industry is more important to California than farming.

34.

The launch of the space shuttle Atlantis has been postponed while NASA evaluates a problem with the new robot arm on space station Alpha. The arm will be used to carry out the installation of a new U.S.-built airlock on the space station.

What can you infer from this paragraph?

a)

The robot space arm is critical to the space shuttle's mission.

b)

The robot arm was poorly constructed.

c)

The space shuttle experiences frequent launch delays.

d)

The space program is very expensive.

35.

Chip grabbed a bagel on his way out the door. "See you this afternoon," he yelled to his dad, who was getting ready to go to work.
"Got everything you need?" his dad asked. "Yep, it's all in here," Chip said, pointing to his backpack. "Good luck on that English test," his dad said. "I'll need it!"
Where is Chip going?

a)

to his friend's house

b)

to band practice

c)

to school

d)

to the library

36.

Jill couldn't believe it was only June 15th. All of her friends from school had taken summer jobs, she didn't have brothers or sisters, and after a couple of weeks, television made a very poor companion. She had already finished three books and started a fourth, a great mystery that only made her more desperate to have something to do. Jill decided it was time for her to find something to do.

Which of the following can you infer from the passage above?

a)

Jill will be bored for the rest of the summer.

b)

Jill is a very lazy person.

c)

Jill will look for a job.

d)

Jill hates the summers.

37.

I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!
What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage?

a)

The person relating the passage is a younger sister.

b)

The sister is a very good golfer.

c)

The person relating the passage plays golf also.

d)

The sister is a professional golfer.

38.

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......

a)

Johnny will get a good grade.

b)

Johnny will ace the test.

c)

Johnny will probably fail his math test.

d)

Johnny will study during the test.

39.

Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

a)

The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.

b)

Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.

c)

The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.

d)

The movie industry is more important to California than farming.

40.

Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

a)

The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.

b)

Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.

c)

The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.

d)

The movie industry is more important to California than farming.

41.

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?

a)

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

b)

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

c)

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

d)

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

42.

Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools and sleep with my eyes opened. I can breathe underwater. In the Little Mermaid I was Flounder.

a)

I am a shark.

b)

I am a mermaid.

c)

I am a turtle.

d)

I am a fish.

43.

Inference Riddle: You can plant me. You can pick me. You can pop me or make me into bread.

a)

I am a flower.

b)

I am gum.

c)

I am corn.

d)

I am wheat.

44.

Inference Riddle: I come from a cane. You might say I make things really sweet! I can be white or brown, or in a powder like snow.

a)

I am sugar.

b)

I am honey.

c)

I am snow.

d)

I am cake.

45.

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......

a)

Johnny will get a good grade.

b)

Johnny will ace the test.

c)

Johnny will probably fail his math test.

d)

Johnny will study during the test.

46.

I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?

a)

four leaf clover

b)

leaf

c)

penny

d)

dime

47.

Infer what the object is.
It clicks.
It is moved by hand.
It is part of a computer.

a)

watermelon

b)

remote

c)

suitcase

d)

turtle

48.

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.

49.

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

50.

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

Which clue lets the reader know Ryan is probably allergic to cats?

a)

Robert sees a big orange cat sitting on the couch

b)

Ryan begins to sneeze.

c)

Ryan's eyes get red and itchy, then he starts sneezing

d)

Robert is allergic to cats, too.

51.

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…

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.

52.

What can you infer about this setting? Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.

a)

Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.

b)

He is in the office.

c)

Mr. Furlich is a runner.

d)

He is in the cafeteria.

53.

Jenna was shocked when she opened the door to her apartment. There were long rips in the couch, as though someone had run knives down the front of it. A lamp was shattered on the floor. Some picture frames were hanging crookedly, some of them had fallen off the wall and the door to her cat's travel cage was open. Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor. She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work. At first Jenna thought it might have been burglars. Oh no, she thought. Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat! Then she heard the cat meowing in her bedroom. She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws. "That's it!" Jenna yelled. "I'm done with this." She threw the cat back into its travel cage and tried to shut the door, but the lock wouldn't catch. Jenna huffed and then grabbed some duct tape.

What happened to Jenna's apartment?

a)

Someone broke into Jenna's apartment

b)

Someone stole Jenna's cat

c)

Jenna's cat escaped its cage and destroyed her apartment

d)

Jenna's bird escaped its cage and destroyed her apartment

54.

Jenna was shocked when she opened the door to her apartment. There were long rips in the couch, as though someone had run knives down the front of it. A lamp was shattered on the floor. Some picture frames were hanging crookedly, some of them had fallen off the wall and the door to her cat's travel cage was open. Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor. She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work. At first Jenna thought it might have been burglars. Oh no, she thought. Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat! Then she heard the cat meowing in her bedroom. She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws. "That's it!" Jenna yelled. "I'm done with this." She threw the cat back into its travel cage and tried to shut the door, but the lock wouldn't catch. Jenna huffed and then grabbed some duct tape.

What is the best text evidence to support the inference that Jenna's cat ate her bird?

a)

Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor.

b)

Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat!

c)

She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws.

d)

She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work.

55.

"I'm home!" Earl shouted as he walked in the door. His wife Gail came bounding down the stairs. She hadn't seen him since he had left to go on his silly fishing trip two weeks ago. "I missed you, Husband. Did you catch anything?" Gail reluctantly asked, knowing that Earl was not a very good fisherman. Earl scratched his head and responded, "You're not going to believe what I'm bringing home." Earl unzipped a cooler and pulled out several perfectly filleted salmon steaks. "Wow, Earl, I didn't know that you could fillet a fish like that." Earl looked around the room a little bit and scratched his head, "Uh, yeah, Jeff taught me how." Gail looked at him suspiciously. "Well, let me help you unpack." As Gail was helping Earl unpack his truck, she found a receipt from the grocery store. It was dated from that morning.Gail just shook her head and laughed, not surprised at all by what she saw on the receipt.

What did Gail find on the receipt?

a)

The receipt was for a new fishing pole and bait.

b)

The receipt was for flowers for Gail.

c)

The receipt was for store bought Salmon.

d)

The receipt was for milk and bread.

56.

"I'm home!" Earl shouted as he walked in the door. His wife Gail came bounding down the stairs. She hadn't seen him since he had left to go on his silly fishing trip two weeks ago. "I missed you, Husband. Did you catch anything?" Gail reluctantly asked, knowing that Earl was not a very good fisherman. Earl scratched his head and responded, "You're not going to believe what I'm bringing home." Earl unzipped a cooler and pulled out several perfectly filleted salmon steaks. "Wow, Earl, I didn't know that you could fillet a fish like that." Earl looked around the room a little bit and scratched his head, "Uh, yeah, Jeff taught me how." Gail looked at him suspiciously. "Well, let me help you unpack." As Gail was helping Earl unpack his truck, she found a receipt from the grocery store. It was dated from that morning. Gail just shook her head and laughed, but was surprised at all by what she saw on the receipt.

What is the best text evidence to support that Gail was not surprised by what she saw on the receipt?

a)

She hadn't seen him since he had left to go on his silly fishing trip two weeks ago.

b)

"I missed you, Husband. Did you catch anything?" Gail reluctantly asked, knowing that Earl was not a very good fisherman.

c)

As Gail was helping Earl unpack his truck, she found a receipt from the grocery store.

d)

Earl looked around the room a little bit and scratched his head, "Uh, yeah, Jeff taught me how." Gail looked at him suspiciously.

57.

"Gus, I need to see you in my office," said Mr. Matthews. Gus nervously shut the door to Mr. Matthews' office behind him and took a seat. Mr. Matthews' office was on the very top floor of the building, so Gus had to angle his chair awkwardly so that he couldn't see out of the window. Mr. Matthews pointed his finger at Gus and began talking, "You have been fitting in great over here, and that's one of the most important things you can do in this company." Gus let out a sigh of relief. Mr. Matthews continued speaking. "Gus, I want to invite you on a company trip. We will be taking a private jet to Colorado." Gus's eyes widened and his heart began thumping rapidly. "Wow, Mr. Matthews! I don't know what to say," Gus replied honestly. Mr. Matthews continued, "Then we will be climbing up a mountain to a private cabin." Gus loosened his tie a bit a gulped. He was hoping that it would be over but Mr. Matthews continued, "After completing some team building activities, we will take a hot air balloon ride over the mountains!" Gus's heart was now pounding so hard that he was worried that Mr. Matthews might see it thumping through his shirt. He was sweating excessively. Mr. Matthews slapped him on the shoulder, "So what do you say Gus?" Gus did not know what to say.

Why doesn't Gus seem to be excited about the trip that his boss is inviting him on?

a)

Gus doesn't like to travel.

b)

Gus is afraid of heights.

c)

Gus is afraid of his boss.

d)

Gus thinks he is being fired.

58.

"Gus, I need to see you in my office," said Mr. Matthews. Gus nervously shut the door to Mr. Matthews' office behind him and took a seat. Mr. Matthews' office was so high up that Gus had to angle his chair awkwardly so that he couldn't see out of the window. Mr. Matthews pointed his finger at Gus and began talking, "You have been fitting in great over here, and that's one of the most important things you can do in this company." Gus let out a sigh of relief. Mr. Matthews continued speaking. "Gus, I want to invite you on a company trip. We will be taking a private jet to Colorado." Gus's eyes widened and his heart began thumping rapidly. "Wow, Mr. Matthews! I don't know what to say," Gus replied honestly. Mr. Matthews continued, "Then we will be climbing up a mountain to a private cabin." Gus loosened his tie a bit a gulped. He was hoping that it would be over but Mr. Matthews continued, "After completing some team building activities, we will take a hot air balloon ride over the mountains!" Gus's heart was now pounding so hard that he was worried that Mr. Matthews might see it thumping through his shirt. He was sweating excessively. Mr. Matthews slapped him on the shoulder, "So what do you say Gus?" Gus did not know what to say.

What is the best text evidence to support the inference that Gus is afraid of heights?

a)

Mr. Matthews slapped him on the shoulder, "So what do you say Gus?"

b)

"Then we will be climbing up a mountain to a private cabin." Gus loosened his tie a bit a gulped.

c)

Gus nervously shut the door to Mr. Matthews' office behind him and took a seat.

d)

Gus's heart was now pounding so hard that he was worried that Mr. Matthews might see it thumping through his shirt. He was sweating excessively.

59.

Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. She ran down to the cafeteria and asked the staff if they had any rice. Fortunately for Miya, Ms. Lucille did. Ms. Lucille filled a red plastic cup about half way with white rice grains and handed it to Miya. Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup. She sincerely thanked Ms. Lucille and then went back to class. She felt relieved, but she was still a little worried.

Based on the entire passage, why is Miya upset at the beginning of the passage?

a)

Miya was upset because her boyfriend broke up with her.

b)

Miya was upset because she had left her lunch at home.

c)

Miya was upset because her cell phone had gotten wet.

d)

Miya was upset because she lost her cell phone.

60.

Shawn sat in his seat as the morning bell rang and released a big yawn. He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were. He stretched as the teacher went to the front of the class and began talking, "Good morning, students! I'll take attendance while you start working on that test that I promised you." The class let out a collective groan, but Shawn's eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with part of the cover torn off it. He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles. The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically. He saw Cassie sitting next to him. Shawn whispered, "Psst... Cassie." She turned to him with a scowl. His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly. This startled Shawn and he jumped in his seat. The teacher looked at Shawn again, "No more talking class."

Which choice below is a good inference that you can make about Shawn based on the passage?

a)

Shawn was tired that morning because he had been up all night studying for the test.

b)

Shawn was a good student that took lots of notes in class.

c)

Shawn was not prepared for the test because he doesn't pay attention in class.

d)

Shawn sits by Cassie to help her with her work.

61.

Shawn sat in his seat as the morning bell rang and released a big yawn. He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were. He stretched as the teacher went to the front of the class and began talking, "Good morning, students! I'll take attendance while you start working on that test that I promised you." The class let out a collective groan, but Shawn's eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with part of the cover torn off it. He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles. The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically. He saw Cassie sitting next to him. Shawn whispered, "Psst... Cassie." She turned to him with a scowl. His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly. This startled Shawn and he jumped in his seat. The teacher looked at Shawn again, "No more talking class."

What is the best text evidence to support the inference that Shawn wants to cheat off of Cassie during the test?

a)

He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles.

b)

He saw Cassie sitting next to him.

c)

His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly.

d)

The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically.

62.

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

63.

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:

a)

Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.

b)

Your own imagination and ignore the text.

c)

Observations, prior knowledge and experiences, and details from the text.

d)

None of the above.

64.

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.

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.

65.

Eight people are carrying a large inflatable down the bank of a river. The water in the river is moving very fast. Each person buckles up their life preserver and puts on a helmet. They climb into the raft and paddle to catch the rapid current.
What do you think the eight people are doing?

a)

Climbing a mountain

b)

Going white water rafting

c)

Going fishing

d)

Going surfing

66.

Fried foods have long been frowned upon. Nevertheless, the skillet is about the handiest and most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Lumberjacks and others engaged in active work, who need four thousand calories or more a day, eat about one-third of their food fried. Meats, eggs, and fish cooked in this manner are served in millions of homes daily, probably because frying is a quick and easy method of cooking. It seems that, contrary to expectations, people who eat these foods do not suffer more from indigestion than do those who insist upon broiling, roasting, or boiling. Some years ago, a doctor investigated the digestibility of fried potatoes. He found that the pan-fried variety was more easily broken down for digestion than deep-fried potatoes. Even the deep-fat variety, however, dissolved within the digestive tract more readily than boiled potatoes.

The author suggests that fried foods:

a)

Are healthful in moderate amounts

b)

May be harmful

c)

Should be eaten daily

d)

Should be avoided by inactive people

67.

Fried foods have long been frowned upon. Nevertheless, the skillet is about the handiest and most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Lumberjacks and others engaged in active work, who need four thousand calories or more a day, eat about one-third of their food fried. Meats, eggs, and fish cooked in this manner are served in millions of homes daily, probably because frying is a quick and easy method of cooking. It seems that, contrary to expectations, people who eat these foods do not suffer more from indigestion than do those who insist upon broiling, roasting, or boiling. Some years ago, a doctor investigated the digestibility of fried potatoes. He found that the pan-fried variety was more easily broken down for digestion than deep-fried potatoes. Even the deep-fat variety, however, dissolved within the digestive tract more readily than boiled potatoes.

The sentence “lumberjacks and others engaged in active work...eat about one-third of their food fried” suggests that:

a)

Fried foods supply additional energy

b)

Lumberjacks do not understand nutrition

c)

Fried foods are hazardous to health

d)

Other methods of cooking are not available

68.

Fried foods have long been frowned upon. Nevertheless, the skillet is about the handiest and most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Lumberjacks and others engaged in active work, who need four thousand calories or more a day, eat about one-third of their food fried. Meats, eggs, and fish cooked in this manner are served in millions of homes daily, probably because frying is a quick and easy method of cooking. It seems that, contrary to expectations, people who eat these foods do not suffer more from indigestion than do those who insist upon broiling, roasting, or boiling. Some years ago, a doctor investigated the digestibility of fried potatoes. He found that the pan-fried variety was more easily broken down for digestion than deep-fried potatoes. Even the deep-fat variety, however, dissolved within the digestive tract more readily than boiled potatoes.

The information in the paragraph supports the inference that fried foods are popular because they are:

a)

nourishing.

b)

convenient.

c)

economical.

d)

good-tasting.

69.

Fried foods have long been frowned upon. Nevertheless, the skillet is about the handiest and most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Lumberjacks and others engaged in active work, who need four thousand calories or more a day, eat about one-third of their food fried. Meats, eggs, and fish cooked in this manner are served in millions of homes daily, probably because frying is a quick and easy method of cooking. It seems that, contrary to expectations, people who eat these foods do not suffer more from indigestion than do those who insist upon broiling, roasting, or boiling. Some years ago, a doctor investigated the digestibility of fried potatoes. He found that the pan-fried variety was more easily broken down for digestion than deep-fried potatoes. Even the deep-fat variety, however, dissolved within the digestive tract more readily than boiled potatoes.

Choose the sentence that supports the inference that many people think eating fried foods causes stomach problems.

a)

It seems that, contrary to expectations, people who eat these foods do not suffer more from indigestion than do those who insist upon broiling, roasting, or boiling.

b)

Lumberjacks and others engaged in active work, who need four thousand calories or more a day, eat about one-third of their food fried.

c)

Nevertheless, the skillet is about the handiest and most useful piece of kitchen equipment.

70.

Ancient terracotta statuettes, particularly those of human form, have long intrigued both artists and archaeologists because of their aesthetic appeal. They also provide insights into the past life and customs of early peoples. Though some statuettes portray gods or spirits in fantastic guise, many others show early humans in what must have been the postures, occupations, and dress of their day. Thus, these figures give exciting glimpses of ancient customs in societies long forgotten. Statues have been found in many parts of the world and from almost every period of history. They have been found nearly wherever and whenever pottery was made. If they look like dolls at first, a closer look can discover some surprises.

It can be inferred from information supplied in the paragraph that ancient figurines:

a)

Were used for medicinal purpose

b)

Are a disappointment to archaeologists

c)

Were not intended as playthings

d)

Depict scenes of horror and violence

71.

Ancient terracotta statuettes, particularly those of human form, have long intrigued both artists and archaeologists because of their aesthetic appeal. They also provide insights into the past life and customs of early peoples. Though some statuettes portray gods or spirits in fantastic guise, many others show early humans in what must have been the postures, occupations, and dress of their day. Thus, these figures give exciting glimpses of ancient customs in societies long forgotten. Statues have been found in many parts of the world and from almost every period of history. They have been found nearly wherever and whenever pottery was made. If they look like dolls at first, a closer look can discover some surprises.

The paragraph suggests that it is a universal human tendency to:

a)

Make models of the human figure

b)

Keep written records of the past

c)

Play with dolls

d)

Take advantage of others who are weaker

72.

Ancient terracotta statuettes, particularly those of human form, have long intrigued both artists and archaeologists because of their aesthetic appeal. They also provide insights into the past life and customs of early peoples. Though some statuettes portray gods or spirits in fantastic guise, many others show early humans in what must have been the postures, occupations, and dress of their day. Thus, these figures give exciting glimpses of ancient customs in societies long forgotten. Statues have been found in many parts of the world and from almost every period of history. They have been found nearly wherever and whenever pottery was made. If they look like dolls at first, a closer look can discover some surprises.

You can infer that ancient peoples who made pottery figurines enjoyed a:

a)

Military advantage

b)

Longer life span

c)

More advanced culture

73.

Ancient terracotta statuettes, particularly those of human form, have long intrigued both artists and archaeologists because of their aesthetic appeal. They also provide insights into the past life and customs of early peoples. Though some statuettes portray gods or spirits in fantastic guise, many others show early humans in what must have been the postures, occupations, and dress of their day. Thus, these figures give exciting glimpses of ancient customs in societies long forgotten. Statues have been found in many parts of the world and from almost every period of history. They have been found nearly wherever and whenever pottery was made. If they look like dolls at first, a closer look can discover some surprises.

Choose the sentence that supports the following inference: Some training is required to interpret ancient figurines properly.

a)

They have been found nearly wherever and whenever pottery was made.

b)

Statues have been found in many parts of the world and from almost every period of history.

c)

If they look like dolls at first, a closer look can discover some surprises.

74.

As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying close umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?

a)

that it was going to rain later that day

b)

that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store

c)

that he was late for work

75.

When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a shirt. He'd spent a long day in the fields. What is mostly likely Peter's job?

a)

a lawyer

b)

a bus driver

c)

a farmer

d)

a construction worker

76.

Mary rushed through the door and called out, "I'm here! I'm sorry! I'm here!" Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. "Well hurry up, then," she said. "Don't make us wait any longer than you already have." The reader can infer which of the following?

a)

It is Mary's mother's birthday

b)

Mary is late for dinner

c)

Mary's mother was worried that she had been hurt.

77.

A mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store. A little girl, around 3, is sitting in the cart. The girl reaches for a brightly colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her. The girl begins to cry. What can you infer about this situation?

a)

The little girl is frustrated and wanted to keep the box

b)

The mother accidentally hurt the girl when she took away the box.

c)

The box was laundry detergent.

d)

The box was crayons

78.

A little boy is sitting with his mother in the doctor's office, listlessly leaning against her. When she gives him a cup to sip some water, he slowly pushes it away. After a while, he begins to whimper and puts a hand to his neck. What can you infer is wrong with the little boy?

a)

The boy is tired.

b)

The boy has hurt his hand

c)

The boy does not like water.

d)

The boy has a sore throat.

79.

Max stepped up to the plate. He held the bat up and stared intently at the pitcher as he watched several balls fly by. Then, he walked back to the dugout and sat down. What can you infer from this passage?

a)

Max struck out

b)

Max hit a homeroom.

c)

Max walked to first base.

d)

Max has quit the team.

80.

Every morning, Mr. Anthony gets up early and puts on his uniform. He makes sure his badge is on straight. He walks out to his driveway where his car, with the large lights on its roof, is waiting. He gets into his car and drives to the station. From this passage you can infer that Mr. Anthony is:

a)

a teacher

b)

a bus driver

c)

a fireman

d)

a police officer

81.

Over a loudspeaker, a voice announces that Flight 240 for Los Angeles is now boarding. You see dozens of people pulling wheeled suitcases up and down a wide hallway. At one end of the hall is an area with several uniformed men and women talking to each person who passes through a gate. You can infer that you are in:

a)

an airport

b)

a college campus

c)

a hospital

d)

a football stadium

82.

Margie climbed the two steps and walked onto the narrow board. She looked down into the pool. It seemed so far away now that she was on the board. She saw her parents and brother watching her. She gently bounced on her feet a couple of times and put her hands over her head. What can you infer will happen next?

a)

Margie will begin to cry

b)

Margie will dive into the pool

c)

Margie will head down the ski slope

d)

Margie will climb back down.

83.

A shrill bell echoes in the empty hallway and suddenly, the halls are filled with chattering children-all rushing in one direction or another. After a few minutes children enter doorways along the hallway and the hall is quite again. From this description you can infer that:

a)

You are in a train station

b)

You are in a subway car

c)

You are in a hotel

d)

You are in a school

84.

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.

85.

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:

a)

Mosquitoes bit Rachel

b)

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

c)

Rachel fell in poison ivy

d)

Rachel was already sick

86.

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

87.

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?

a)

at camp

b)

at a slumber party

c)

on a picnic

d)

in California

88.

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?

a)

the bus is late

b)

his watch is broken

c)

his watch is cool

d)

his car is out of gas

89.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”

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

90.

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:

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

91.

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.

92.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin sighed, "Jason."

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.

93.

Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.

What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?

a)

They like music.

b)

They like to exercise by walking places.

c)

They do what Jessica tells them to do.

d)

They live far away and drive to the store.

94.

I am now here to stay. Hateful divisions caused by the caste system force me to fight for the rights of all Indians in my homeland. The "untouchables," especially, are being denied their basic human rights. This cannot be tolerated.

-The Journals of Mahatma Gandhi, India, 1915

What problem did Gandi face?

a)

The violation of human rights.

b)

Defending people who don't deserve to be defended.

c)

The caste system working according to plan.

d)

Having been away from India too long and allowed things to get out of control.

95.

Next, choose your float base. A float base must have two or four wheels. Usually, a low-boy or hay trailer is used for a base and is pulled by a truck. Your best bet is to rent or borrow a base. Remember the most important thing: do not put flammable decorations near the exhaust pipes.

Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-

a)

These directions are part of a manual for building a parade float.

b)

These directions were put in place because someone caught something on fire.

c)

Parades are good way for people to get involved.

d)

Most people do not know how to build a float without help.

96.

Daylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.

What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?

a)

He liked to make people sleepy.

b)

He is hated for his daylight savings idea.

c)

He wanted people to increase their productivity.

d)

He owned many clocks.

97.

You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.

The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-

a)

People know what koalas look like.

b)

More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.

c)

Australia has many different animals.

d)

Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos.

98.

His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.

The author assumes the reader most likely knows-

a)

Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.

b)

Tyerell & his mom are moving.

c)

Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.

d)

Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation.

99.

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

100.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

d)

the library

101.

Race horses can't be given just any name. There is a rule that horses' names can't cover more than sixteen spaces and that includes the letters as well as spaces between the words. Race horses can't take the name of another horse. That is not allowed either. A good name for a race horse might be:

a)

Captain Lightning

b)

It's All About The Win

c)

President Washington

d)

Run Fast

102.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the floor all wet around the bathtub? The rest of the bathroom floor is dry. Oh no!”

What is the problem?

a)

The sink is clogged.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

103.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said

Paul is...

a)

a lawyer

b)

a construction worker

c)

a doctor

d)

a garbage man

104.

What can you infer from someone putting their hands over their ears at a concert?

a)

They love the concert.

b)

The singer is their favorite.

c)

The music is too loud.

d)

Nothing.

105.

What can you infer from this image?

a)

The mom spilled her coffee.

b)

Her son drank the coffee.

c)

She never made the coffee.

d)

The coffee is in her hand.

106.

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.

After reading this text, you might infer that shoes before 1800:

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

d)

were easy to make

107.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon...

What was Alison looking for?

a)

Her Keys

b)

Her Car

c)

Her Cat

d)

Her Smoothie

108.

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

A boy gets up, goes to the kitchen and gets a box of cereal from the pantry. Then, he opens the refrigerator and gets some milk. He sits down to the table and looks longingly at the bowl in front of him and the spoon next to it.

What is the boy about to do?

a)

Place the bowl on his head and tap the table with the spoon.

b)

Feed his cat.

c)

Prepare a bowl of cereal for him to eat.

d)

Wake his sister for breakfast.

110.

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.

111.

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?

a)

at camp

b)

at a slumber party

c)

on a picnic

d)

in California

112.

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

113.

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

a)

Sleep during the day and hunt at night

b)

Take a bath in the lake

c)

Grow thicker fur

d)

Build a new home out of cactus

114.

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 sides hurt

115.

Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.

What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?

a)

Wore bunny slippers

b)

Sighed

c)

Locked himself out of the house

d)

Ran his fingers through his hair

116.

Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block or so she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two, looking around from left to right. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Gloria reprimanded Curtis. Curtis sighed. He felt bad enough without her finger-wagging.

Who is Candy?

a)

A pet frog

b)

A pet turtle

c)

A pet bird

d)

A pet dog

117.

Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.

Why will Mr. Thomas see Mrs. Thomas soon?

a)

She Thomas is meeting him for dinner

b)

She is coming home to unlock the door for him

c)

He is going to meet her at work

d)

He is going to catch the bus

Inferential Questions

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

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