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Drawing Conclusions in Nonfiction

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The reader can conclude that Oarfish-

a)

are actually harmless creatures

b)

are dangerous to humans

c)

are fictional sea creatures

d)

can be found only on land

2.

The reader can infer that at 3,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean—

a)

submarines are unable to travel

b)

there is a diverse population of sea creatures

c)

life is unable to live within the ocean’s depths

d)

there is a volcano constantly erupting

3.

The reader can infer that the grower’s attitude toward elks is one of—

a)

grief

b)

amusement

c)

concern

d)

outrage

4.

What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

a)

Tornadoes do not happen in other countries.

b)

Tornadoes do not cause problems for other countries.

c)

Tornadoes do not form in the United States often.

d)

Tornadoes do not happen as often in other countries.

5.

The reader can conclude that—

a)

Careful birth records were not kept at this time.

b)

John Smith fought in several wars

c)

John Smith did not work hard as a slave.

d)

The Virginia Company was the first to sail to America.

6.

Which of these ideas is supported by the information in this paragraph?

a)

Polar bears like Alaska

b)

Polar bears prefer getting food from people.

c)

Polar bears are struggling to survive.

d)

Polar bears like warm temperatures.

7.

The reader can conclude that the Greeks—

a)

were entirely incorrect about the solar system.

b)

knew everything about the solar system.

c)

thought the Sun was a star

d)

had some knowledge of the solar system

8.

Which of these ideas is supported by the information in this paragraph?

a)

Chinese astronomers gave comets their name

b)

Chinese astronomers had some accurate information.

c)

Chinese astronomers were scared of ‘long-haired’ stars

d)

Chinese astronomers disappeared with no warning

9.

What can the reader infer about tropical forests?

a)

Tropical forests are used for a variety of human needs.

b)

Tropical forests are more important than rain forests.

c)

Tropical forests are located in one central area

d)

Tropical forests are needed for construction.

10.

The information in this paragraph helps explain why—

a)

coal is not a major factor in global warming

b)

people in China, India, and other countries dislike coal

c)

coal is the easiest source of fuel to live without

d)

people use coal, despite its consequences