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Fragment, inference, cartoon, context clues

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

2.

Jumped in a pile of freshly-raked leaves.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

3.

Carved a jack-o-lantern all by himself.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

4.

During an hour long hayride through the woods.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

5.

My favorite teacher dressed up like a witch for Halloween.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

6.

I love the fall season.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

7.

The pumpkin patch near my house.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

8.

Our elementary school has a fall festival every October.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

9.

The high school football game on Friday.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

10.

I hope the Houston Astros make it to the World Series.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

11.
What evidence supports the inference that the little girl is sick?
a)
She's smiling
b)
She has a thermometer in her mouth.
c)
Her mother just gave her medicine.
d)
She's wearing a blue robe.
12.

As he took off his helmet and heavy suit, he took a breath of fresh air. He needed to clear his lungs of smoke. It was a rough day but he was so proud of what his ladder company accomplished.

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

She loved the feeling of being weightless. As she looked out the small window to her home far away, she wondered if her family was eating better-tasting food than her freeze-dried ice cream.

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

She tried to shake off her nerves. This was the big moment. She waited 4 long years to get to this event. She smoothed out her leotard and put chalk on her hands. She hoped to nail that landing!

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

It was time to do it again. The layering of makeup, the wig, and the outfit. He was not looking forward to squeezing into that little car again, if only he could think of a new routine to keep the audience laughing.

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

The kids were driving me crazy today. Their lack of attention and constant shouting made learning difficult. They must have known it was the last day before break.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

It was my favorite day of the year. I was about to make children around the world unbelievably happy. I can’t wait to take my ride into that night sky and make my deliveries.

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What is this strange place I’ve found:? So far away from home, light years even! I hope I will be able to breathe this new air and that the inhabitants are kind.

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

He sniffed along the ground, following the scented trail. He stopped when he came to something familiar, the smell of his family. He found his way home! He couldn’t wait to jump into their laps!

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

Khamilya slammed her math textbook closed and crumpled up the piece of paper she was working on. “Ugh!” she said. Based on this passage, what can you infer about Khamilya?

a)

Khamilya enjoys math.

b)

Khamilya is having difficulty with math.

c)

Khamilya has finished her math homework.

d)

All three answers are correct

21.
Can you infer the cause of this picture?
a)
He was not looking where he was going.
b)
He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
c)
His backpack was too heavy.
d)
He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.
22.

What can you infer about the following:

Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

a)

Sofia was dressing up as a clown.

b)

Sofia was practicing for the big race.

c)

Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.

d)

Sofia's mom forgot to lay out her clothes for her.

23.

What evidence best supports your inference? Choose all that apply.

a)

...threw on mismatched socks.

b)

...forgot to brush her teeth.

c)

...ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

24.
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
25.
Chloe feels horrible.  Her throat is so sore that she can barely swallow.  Her head hurts, her body aches and she has a fever.  "Today is supposed to be special.  It's not going to be a very fun birthday this year, "she thinks, when she hears her mom calling the doctor's office. 
What can you infer?
a)
She will get extra presents because she's sick
b)
She will go to the doctor on her birthday
c)
She will have fun on her birthday
26.

The boy is carefully planning out his next move.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

27.

The tarantula is about to attack it's prey.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

28.

A man is getting hit in the face with a baseball.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference.

29.

The rat has a home in the wall of the house.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

30.

The siblings smile for a picture.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

31.

The girls are looking at the phone.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

32.

He is surprised.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

33.

He thinks someone got in his house.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

34.

Money is falling from the sky.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

35.

A race is about to begin

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

36.

The boy is grabbing his knee.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

37.

She is a ballerina getting ready for her performance

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

38.

The elephant is stepping on the Lion.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

39.

?

a)

Moana (Make way)

b)

Mulan (Ling long)

c)

Shrek (Ogar)

d)

Smurfett

40.

This is my swamp

a)

Shrek

b)

Popeye

c)

Dwaf

d)

Poppa smurf

41.

Who is this?

a)

Patrick

b)

Spongebob

c)

Squidword

42.

Whats this show called?

a)

Adventure time

b)

Adventartime

c)

Adventertime

43.

Whats this cartoon?

a)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

b)

Mulan

c)

Just a normal turtle

44.

Whos this?

a)

Swiper

b)

Boots

c)

Troll

45.
What movie says "Hakuna Matata"?
a)
Lilo and Stitch
b)
Toy Story
c)
The Jungle Book
d)
The Lion King
46.
Which of the following is not a name of Ninja Turtle
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Donatello
c)
Galileo
d)
Raphael
47.
What is Aladdin's first wish?
a)
To live forever
b)
To become a prince
c)
To get out of the cave
48.
What color is the Grinch?
a)
Green
b)
Blue
c)
White
d)
Black
49.
Which cartoon is this ?
a)
Pokemon
b)
Mighty Raju
c)
Tom and Jerry
d)
Ben 10
50.
Which cartoon is this ?
a)
Dragon booster
b)
Pokemon
c)
Sponge bob
d)
Mr bean
51.
Who is this?
a)
Marvin the Martian
b)
Elmer Fudd
c)
Sylvester
d)
Popeye
52.
What cartoon are these characters from?
a)
Tom and jerry
b)
power puff girls
c)
World of gumball
d)
Teen titans go
53.
What is this characters name?
a)
Chilly Willy
b)
Daffy Duck
c)
Tasmanian Devil
d)
Yogi bear
54.
_________bear
a)
Yogi
b)
Little
c)
Winnie
d)
Po
55.
Who is this?
a)
Lilo and stitch 
b)
Lilo
c)
Stitch
d)
Stich 
56.

who is this?

a)

Donald the duck

b)

Tweety the bird

c)

Patrick the starfish

d)

Felix the cat

57.

What cartoon is this from?

a)

Dexter's lab

b)

my little pony

c)

Scooby-doo

d)

Animaniacs

58.

What is the name of this animated character?

a)

Timon

b)

Simba

c)

Nala

d)

Zazu

59.

Which Princess is this?

a)

Stella

b)

Rella

c)

Fiona

d)

Bella

60.

What is the name of this character?

a)

Finding Dory

b)

Dory

c)

Nemo's friend

d)

A clown fish

61.

Which fictional city is home of Batman?

a)

Gotham

b)

ybor city

c)

New York

d)

Brooklyn

62.

What is the fairy's name in Peter Pan?

a)

Talia

b)

Tausha

c)

Tina

d)

Tinkerbell

63.

Which character is this?

a)

Sweepanater

b)

Broom Man

c)

Marvin the Martian

d)

BoBo

64.

Who is this?

a)

Caspear

b)

Castper

c)

Casper

d)

Ghost

65.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
What does the word "jovial" mean? 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
66.
We left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. 
What does the word "wretched" mean? 
a)
miserable
b)
wonderful
c)
comfortable
d)
angry
67.
vacillated between going on a family vacation or going to summer camp; it was so hard to choose.  
What does the word vacillatde mean? 
a)
guessed
b)
wondered
c)
decided
d)
wavered
68.
I'm in a quandary about which friend's birthday party to attend this weekend. 
What does the word "quandary" mean? 
a)
dilemma
b)
anxiety
c)
surprise
d)
superiority
69.
There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite.
What does the word "decorum" mean?
a)
rude
b)
quiet
c)
well mannered
d)
snotty
70.
“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does "rescind" mean?
a)
repeat
b)
celebrate
c)
cancel
d)
continue
71.
Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?
a)
rejected
b)
laughed at
c)
agreed with
d)
thought about
72.
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents, often getting yelling and being disrespectful. 
What does the word "belligerent" mean? 
a)
peaceful
b)
hostile
c)
concise
d)
calm
73.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.  
What does "deferred" mean? 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
74.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
What does the word "accolades" mean? 
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval 
d)
praise
75.
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. 
What does the word "mislaid" mean? 
a)
lost
b)
found
c)
mixed
d)
looked for
76.
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them.  However, the Indians that they encountered were a peaceful and generous tribe.
What does "encountered" mean? 
a)
met
b)
fought
c)
hid from
d)
ignored
77.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word "apprehensive" mean?
 
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
78.
The teacher was appalled, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
What does the word "appalled" mean?  
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
79.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
80.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
81.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
82.
The ring on her finger was glimmering. What is glimmering?
a)
dull
b)
hard
c)
shiny
d)
bright
83.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
84.
The cheetah was quick. What is quick
a)
slow
b)
angry
c)
fast
d)
busy
85.
The mom was really harsh with her son after he lied to her about his homework. What is harsh?
a)
easy
b)
nice
c)
happy
d)
serious
86.
The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?
a)
not
b)
very
c)
cool
d)
nice
87.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim
88.
Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
a)
fragile
b)
sturdy
c)
pretty
d)
prickly
89.
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.
a)
flying
b)
feeding
c)
sitting
d)
eating
90.
Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks on how nice it looked.
a)
jokes
b)
copies
c)
comments
d)
silly
91.
We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.
a)
rarely
b)
always
c)
try to
d)
hate
92.
Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art.
a)
bored
b)
angered
c)
punished
d)
deeply interested
93.
The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
a)
smelly
b)
dirty
c)
old
d)
wet
94.
Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.
a)
unwilling
b)
helpful
c)
happy
d)
excited
95.
Sam cleaned the floor so well that he didn't leave a single particle of dust on the floor.
a)
paper
b)
piece
c)
trash
d)
plate
96.
I meandered through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
a)
hurried
b)
ran
c)
wandered
d)
jogged
97.
The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.
a)
skinny
b)
furry
c)
huge
d)
friendly
98.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
99.

What day is Christmas on in the United States?

a)

December 24th

b)

December 26th

c)

December 23rd

d)

December 25th

100.

Where is the tallest Christmas tree built in the world?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

Poland

e)

Norway

101.

How many reindeer does Santa have?

a)

7

b)

10

c)

8

d)

9

e)

6

102.

The Christmas tree tradition started in....

a)

Alaska

b)

North Pole

c)

Germany

d)

Poland

e)

Canada

103.

True or False:

Both Male and Female reindeer grow antlers.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Why did the Grinch hate Christmas?

a)

His shoes were too tight

b)

He was orphaned as a baby

c)

No one liked him

d)

The music was too loud

e)

His heart was too small

105.

What do reindeer noses do?

a)

Keep their bodies warm

b)

Warm the air before it gets to their lungs

c)

Helps heat cold water that they drink

d)

Melts snow so they can eat food off the ground

106.

True or False:

Reindeer's antlers are fuzzy

a)

True

b)

False

107.

What was first put at the top of a Christmas tree?

a)

An angel

b)

A bow

c)

A baby

d)

A star

108.

Frosty the Snowman's nose was made out of a.....

a)

Button

b)

Carrot

c)

Rock

d)

Coal

109.

How many of Santa's reindeers names start with the letter D?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

110.

Do elves get paid?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

They don't need money

111.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
112.
We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.
a)
rarely
b)
always
c)
try to
d)
hate
113.
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?
a)
synonym
b)
antonym/comparison
c)
definition
d)
summary
114.
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. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Exciting
d)
Relieved
115.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short 
c)
Boring
d)
Too long
116.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
117.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
118.
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
a)
popular
b)
out-dated
c)
careful
d)
round
119.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall FOLIAGE.
a)
hurricane
b)
plays
c)
snow
d)
leaves
120.
Each student was ALLOTTED two tickets to the school dance.  
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
121.
The IMPUDENT boy was rude to the policeman.
a)
friendly
b)
careful
c)
poor
d)
disrespectful
122.
Cold rain fell all day making it a DISMAL Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
adventurous
c)
bright
d)
busy
123.
 Tommy was a real avid baseball card collector. He inherited the desire to collect cards because his dad had a collection, too.
a)
Eager
b)
Careless
c)
Apart
d)
fearful
124.

Using Context Clues, select the meaning of the bold word:

Jane is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

a)

skilled

b)

beginner

c)

professional

125.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

126.

My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.

a)

careful

b)

sure

c)

worrisome

d)

brillig

127.

John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

a)

proud

b)

outraged

c)

gimbled

d)

stoked

128.

As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.

a)

dinner

b)

jujub

c)

guilt

d)

indifference

129.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

a)

frabjous

b)

cheery

c)

angry

d)

old

130.

He acquired much mental riches in the class. WHAT DOES ACQUIRED MEAN IN CONTEXT?

a)

RECEIVED

b)

GAVE

c)

DELIVERED

d)

DONE AWAY WITH

131.

It was a good approach when he transformed into a robot. What does approach and transformed mean in context?

a)

way of falling, glue.

b)

way of trying, changing.

c)

way of live, apple

d)

way of greatness, ugly

132.

The king descended from a long line of poor people. WHAT DOES DESCENDED MEAN IN CONTEXT?

a)

CAME FROM

b)

FELL DOWN

c)

ROSE UP

d)

TRAMPLED ON

133.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel