wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Commas and inference

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.

What is an Inference?

a)

A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

b)

Is what the story is about.

c)

In when you find the similarity between two or more things.

d)

Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.

3.
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
4.
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.
5.
Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups.  Why do you think they stand close together?
a)
To hunt for fish more easily
b)
To dance
c)
To stay warm
d)
To hide from their predators
6.

Scientists say that cats typically ignore music made for humans, and that they become more at ease listening to music imitating purrs and the suckling sounds of kittens nursing. In their experiment, they layered such sounds creating melodies made for feline listening pleasure. These tunes are being used to help calm skittish shelter cats.

What inference can you make from the paragraph?

a)

Cats enjoy listening to the sounds of other cats more than human music.

b)

Cats like a specific type of music.

c)

Music can be used to calm animals down.

d)

Human music is not good for animals.

7.

Like every trap, the Venus Flytrap contains bait. Sugary nectar covers the leaves. Insects smell the nectar and think that it is meal time. They are right, but they never guess that they are on the menu.

What inference can you make from the paragraph?

a)

Insects must have nectar in every meal.

b)

Venus Flytrap restaurant serves insects on the menu.

c)

Venus Flytraps are used to produce nectar juice.

d)

Insects are drawn to the smell of nectar.

8.

Huge rockets were built in the 1950s in an effort to reach the outer space. After years of testing, it was time to put a human being inside a rocket. Only a person could tell the rest of the world abut the joy and wonder of seeing the world from space.

What evidence helps you infer that many rockets were launched before a human could ride one?

a)

Huge rockets were built in the 1950s in an effort to reach the outer space.

b)

Only a person could tell the rest of the world abut the joy and wonder of seeing the world from space.

c)

There is no evidence in the text.

d)

After years of testing, it was time to put a human being inside a rocket.

9.
What is the acronym we use to remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FLAPELS
b)
FANGIRL
c)
FANBOYS
d)
SYOBNAF
10.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

I think, I have a fever so I want to go home.

b)

I think I have a fever, so I want to go home.

11.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.

b)

Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.

12.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey, bread.

b)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey bread.

13.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Renee who is a clown threw a pie.

b)

Renee, who is a clown, threw a pie.

14.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
15.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
16.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
17.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
18.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
19.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious. 
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious. 
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious. 
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious. 
21.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Similar Resources on Wayground

Đuôi đuôi Play âm thanh

23 questions

Đuôi đuôi Play âm thanh

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

Lớp 6- Buổi 4

20 questions

Lớp 6- Buổi 4

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade

Descriptive-Comparative and Superlatives

18 questions

Descriptive-Comparative and Superlatives

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Modals and 3rd conditional

20 questions

Modals and 3rd conditional

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 9th Grade

E6-P1

20 questions

E6-P1

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade

Too Young

16 questions

Too Young

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

ACUMULATIVA 2DOP LABORATORIO DE INGLÉS

20 questions

ACUMULATIVA 2DOP LABORATORIO DE INGLÉS

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

English in Use

20 questions

English in Use

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade