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Context Clues and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and More!!!

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 9hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
2.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

3.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
4.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
5.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
6.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
7.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
8.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
9.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
10.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
11.
Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.
a)
RAP-C
b)
context clues
c)
connotation
d)
denotation
12.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
13.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
14.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
15.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
16.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
17.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
18.
Jump and hop are synonyms because _________.
a)
They mean opposite things.
b)
You can find them in the dictionary.
c)
They have an emotional meaning behind them.
d)
They have the same meaning.
19.
The words hot and cold would be considered _____.
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
c)
context clues
d)
connotations
20.
You do not seem to trust me. Why are you skeptical? 
What is the meaning of the word "skeptical"?
a)
sad
b)
happy
c)
doubtful
d)
trusting
21.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly 
b)
serious 
c)
hungry 
d)
plenty
22.
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely. 
a)
paper to write letters
b)
land
c)
staying in one place
d)
melting slowly
23.

The SUDDEN storm was a surprise. We were not ready for it. What does SUDDEN mean?

a)

rainy

b)

without warning

c)

very big

d)

a party

24.

I studied so much, I was CERTAIN I would do well on the test. What does CERTAIN mean?

a)

to think

b)

sure

c)

maybe

d)

to see

25.

Abby was sad and LONELY when her best friend moved away. What does LONELY mean?

a)

alone

b)

afraid

c)

away from

d)

to make new friends

26.

If you leave the ice cream in the sun, it will MELT. What does MELT mean?

a)

to be cold

b)

to turn to liquid

c)

to get very hot

d)

to taste good

27.

Her dress was PLAIN. It did not have any patterns, bows, or ribbons. What does PLAIN mean?

a)

colorful

b)

expensive

c)

beautiful

d)

not decorated

28.

I saved my money and BOUGHT flowers for my mom. What does BOUGHT mean?

a)

kept money in a bank

b)

purchased

c)

a bunch of flowers

d)

a store

29.

Make sue you count EVERY student. Don't forget anyone. What does EVERY mean?

a)

none

b)

all

c)

very few

d)

some

30.

We tried to see the movie TWICE, but it was sold out both times. What does TWICE mean?

a)

many times

b)

two times

c)

ten times

d)

one time

31.

Jim's hand was STUCK between the bars, and it wouldn't come out. What does STUCK mean?

a)

caught in something

b)

hurt

c)

moving a lot

d)

in trouble

32.

Lily can't come with us now, but she can meet us LATER. What does LATER mean?

a)

before a certain time

b)

first

c)

never

d)

after a certain time

33.

Which word best completes the sentence? It was so late at night that everyone was already _____.

a)

outside

b)

awake

c)

asleep

d)

upset

34.

Which word best completes the sentence? When Romy and Ben got married, Romy became Ben's _____.

a)

sister

b)

wife

c)

friend

d)

mother

35.

There is _____ one cookie left.

a)

during

b)

center

c)

listen

d)

only

36.

You are not allowed to leave your seat ____ the show.

a)

during

b)

center

c)

listen

d)

only

37.

That store is right in the _____ of the mall. It is in the middle of everything.

a)

during

b)

center

c)

listen

d)

only

38.

If you don't ____ to the directions, you won't know what to do.

a)

during

b)

center

c)

listen

d)

only

39.

Megan needs to _____, or she will be late.

a)

afternoon

b)

farther

c)

hurry

d)

shade

40.

We sat on the beach and enjoyed the beautiful _____.

a)

afternoon

b)

farther

c)

hurry

d)

shade

41.

I thought the park was right around the corner, but it is ____ down the street.

a)

afternoon

b)

farther

c)

hurry

d)

shade

42.

The tree branches will ____ us from the sun.

a)

afternoon

b)

farther

c)

hurry

d)

shade

43.

Liam was AGAINST staying another day. He wanted to go home right away. What does AGAINST mean?

a)

wanting to do something

b)

leaning on something

c)

not wanting to do something

d)

afraid

44.

The children played catch and ran around on the green LAWN. What does LAWN mean?

a)

a kind of sport

b)

to have fun

c)

inside a house

d)

a grassy area

45.

Cory is a nice, helpful person who ____ a lot about other people.

a)

eats

b)

reads

c)

drives

d)

cares

46.
____are hints that an author gives to help a reader understand a difficult word.
a)
stage directions
b)
context clues
c)
prior knowledge
d)
plot lines
47.
____ is what you already know about something.  You can apply what you already know, to what you read.
a)
stage directions
b)
context clues
c)
prior knowledge
d)
plot lines
48.
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word? 
a)
Explanation
b)
Synonym
c)
Antonym
d)
Homonym
49.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
50.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

Based on the context clues in the sentence, ecstatic means:
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
51.
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

Based on context clues in the passage, migrate means _____________.
a)
Lay eggs
b)
Eat
c)
Move away
d)
Sing
52.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
53.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Diane was lethargic and didn’t have the energy to get out of bed.
a)
Tired
b)
Hyper
c)
Confused
d)
Bouncy
54.
Read the passage below.  Which word(s) best help you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
55.
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 
a)
Weak
b)
Good
c)
Strong
d)
Believable
56.
"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?
a)
credit card
b)
value of money
c)
loan
d)
form of currency
57.
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 is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
58.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left. 
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
59.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. 
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
dangerous
b)
wet
c)
muddy
d)
foggy
60.
David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word? 
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
shocking
61.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
62.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
change
63.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
64.
The mummies of Egypt are very old.  So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming.  Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
What does embalming mean? 
a)
Making pyrmaids
b)
Keeping dead things alive
c)
Keeping bodies from decaying or falling apart
d)
Keeping dead things dead
65.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
d)
small
66.
The continents are slowly drifting apart.  Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean? 
a)
Paper to write letters with
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Land
d)
Melting quickly
67.
The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
What does gargantuan mean? 
a)
Small
b)
Large
c)
Average
d)
Colorful
68.
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 
a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative 
d)
Exhausted
69.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
70.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
71.

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile."


In this sentence, the word schneeman means -

a)

A) skiing

b)

B) rabbit

c)

C) snowman

d)

D) snow

72.

"While playing football, Jake broke his bein. For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk."


In this sentence, the word bein means -

a)

A) arm

b)

B) elbow

c)

C) hand

d)

D) leg

73.

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions. A rechner helps me multiply and divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil."


In this sentence, the word rechner means -

a)

A) calculator

b)

B) escalator

c)

C) compass

d)

D) numerator

74.

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle."


In this sentence, the word naturwissenschaften means -

a)

A) English

b)

B) Math

c)

C) Science

d)

D) Social Studies

75.

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother. He flew from Maryland to see us."


In this sentence, the word flughafen means -

a)

A) race track

b)

B) bus station

c)

C) Uber station

d)

D) airport

76.

"When walking along a busy road, you should stay on the bürgersteig. It is safer and your shoes will stay cleaner."


In this sentence, the word bürgersteig means -

a)

A) dirt

b)

B) crosswalk

c)

C) jay walking

d)

D) sidewalk

77.

Grandpa didn't know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.


In this sentence, the word alter means -

a)

Adjust

b)

Destroy

c)

Keep

d)

Stagnate

78.

The police arrived to confiscate, or seize, the stolen property of the criminal.


In this sentence, the word confiscate means -

a)

lose

b)

give away

c)

seize

d)

donate

79.

"The hero was virtuous, not like the evil villain."


In this sentence, the word virtuous means -

a)

A) evil

b)

B) honest

c)

C) lying

d)

D) wicked

80.

Cody's hair was disheveled while Peggy's hair was so neat.


In this sentence, the word disheveled means -

a)

clean

b)

neat

c)

messy

d)

nice

81.

"Something in the refrigerator has a putrid odor; the smell was rotten when we opened the door."


In this sentence, the word putrid means -

a)

A) fresh

b)

B) perfumed

c)

C) rotten

d)

D) sweet

82.

The camaraderie in the class made it feel like a big family.


In this sentence, the word camaraderie means -

a)

resentment

b)

unkindness

c)

anger

d)

friendliness

83.

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


In this sentence, the word jovial means -

a)

Gloomy

b)

Happy

c)

Mean

d)

Unpleasant

84.

Jeremiah joked around so much that when he told the others about the accident that had occurred, they didn't believe that he was being earnest.


In this sentence, the word earnest means -

a)

Earnest

b)

Loose

c)

Serious

d)

Silly

85.

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


In this sentence, the word remorse means -

a)

Guilt

b)

Indifference

c)

Joy

d)

Mercilessness

86.

When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she became melodramatic and began crying, demanding a doctor.


In this sentence, the word melodramatic means -

a)

With aa little emotion

b)

With exaggerated emotion

c)

With no emotion

d)

With some emotion

87.

Lula would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.


In this sentence, the word immense means -

a)

Huge

b)

Insignificant

c)

Small

d)

Unimportant

88.

"Employees from all five divisions convened in the auditorium to hear the company president speak."


In this sentence, the word convened means -

a)

A) ran

b)

B) listened

c)

C) watched

d)

D) gathered together

89.

"The heavy rain made it difficult to see. Jill meant to turn right on King Street, but she inadvertently turned onto Cedar Street instead."


In this sentence, the word inadvertently means -

a)

A) accidentally

b)

B) carefully

c)

C) faithfully

d)

D) intentionally

90.

"From experience, Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school. Her grades on her exams attest to the many hours of hard work."


In this sentence, the word attest means -

a)

A) argue

b)

B) don't prove

c)

C) prove

d)

D) honor

91.

"He was so impudent to his mother that I would have punished him if he talked to me that way."


In this sentence, the word impudent means -

a)

A) respectful

b)

B) disrespectful

c)

C) responsible

d)

D) irresponsible

92.
"The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing." Based on the context clues, what does annihilated mean?
a)
A) constructed
b)
B) created
c)
C) destroyed
d)
D) saved
93.

Rob contacted the thespian organization to try to find a part in the new Tremor's movie.


In this sentence, the word thespian means -

a)

acting

b)

construction

c)

accounting

d)

business

94.

Honesty is the best policy because being fraudulent can get you in big trouble with your parents.


In this sentence, the word fraudulent means -

a)

sassy

b)

focused

c)

dishonest

d)

pure

95.

The children were perched on the edge of the sofa arms, waiting to hop off and land on the next unlucky person walking by.


In this sentence, the word perched means -

a)

Climbing over

b)

Hiding under

c)

Laying behind

d)

Sitting on top

96.

What are context clues?

a)

When you define a word based on the dictionary definition

b)

When using a glossary to explain a word

c)

When you use clues from the text to figure out the meaning of a word

d)

When you use clues from your teacher to define a word

97.

If a synonym is used with context clues, that means

a)

There is a summary

b)

The author gave an example

c)

The author used a word with the same meaning

d)

The author used a word with opposite meaning

98.

When you monitor for meaning you...

a)

monitor how much time you spend reading

b)

make sure you focus on reading

c)

check that you finish books

d)

check your comprehension of a text and understanding of words

99.

After studying for 4 hours straight, Rob was growing weary. Weary means...

a)

annoyed

b)

tired

c)

lonely

d)

confused

100.

The dogs were so hungry they would have killed for a morsel of meat. Morsel means...

a)

a small piece

b)

rotten

c)

large

d)

steak

101.

My dad was appalled when he saw my sister's outfit for Halloween. Appalled means

a)

scared

b)

excited

c)

shocked by something unpleasant

d)

hurt by what you see

102.

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

a)

cheerful

b)

silly

c)

mean

d)

anxious

103.

When the rain kept getting heavier and heavier, we knew we would have to alter our plans. Alter means..

a)

keep

b)

call

c)

change

d)

wait on

104.

When you realize you are struggling with your comprehension you should

a)

go back and re-read

b)

continue reading in hopes you will understand

c)

fake read

d)

work on something else

105.

Ashley tried to act calm and nonchalant, even though she was very nervous.

a)

excited

b)

worried

c)

casual

d)

upset

106.

The athlete was a prominent figure in her hometown.

a)

famous

b)

unknown

c)

obvious

d)

forgotten

107.

What type of context clue tell you the meaning of a word by explaining the word's meaning directly in the sentence or paragraph.

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

definition

d)

inference

108.

If another word with the same meaning is used in a sentence to help you figure out the meaning of a word, it is an example of what type of context clue?

a)

Synonym

b)

Definition

c)

Antonym

d)

Example

109.

When a word that has the opposite meaning is used in the text to help you figure out the meaning of a word.

a)

Definition

b)

Antonym

c)

Synonym

d)

Example

110.

Using clues before or after the unknown word plus your own schema is what type of context clue?

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Synonym

d)

Inference

111.

This type of context clue uses an (a)   to explain what the unknown word means.

112.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ends.

Based on the context clues, truncated means...

a)

cut short

b)

boring

c)

finished

d)

overly long

113.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

silence

c)

yelling

d)

cheering

114.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

excited

b)

bored

c)

shocked

d)

lonely

115.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

deny

b)

vote

c)

discuss

d)

approve

116.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

bad

b)

healthy

c)

fatty

d)

delicious

117.

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

a)

ready

b)

afraid

c)

unwilling

d)

injured

118.

Turn to page 62 in your text. (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind). What does the phrase "Loads Better" mean?

a)

loads of laundry

b)

a lot better

c)

a little better

d)

worse than

119.

Who is the main character in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?"

a)

Geoffrey

b)

William

c)

Kwamba

d)

Mwali

120.

Where does the story "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" take place?

a)

New Jersey

b)

Philadelphia

c)

North Carolina

d)

Malawi

121.

What country in Africa does the story take place?

a)

Zambia

b)

Tanzania

c)

Malawi

d)

Zimbabwe

122.

What did William dream about?

a)

Farming

b)

Building things and taking them apart

c)

Playing with his friends

d)

Becoming a soccer player

123.

What happened to William's family because of the drought? (Drought means a long period of time without rain)

a)

They did not have food

b)

They only ate once a day

c)

Only the children ate

d)

Only the grown up ate

124.

What was William forced to do because his parents did not have money?

a)

Sell his clothes

b)

Work in the fields

c)

Drop out of school

125.

After William saw lucky students going to school, what did he suddenly remember?

a)

There was a library nearby

b)

His dad told him to work

c)

There was a farm at the school

126.

After visiting the library and reading books, what sentence did William build?

a)

"Reading is fundamental."

b)

"Learning is fun."

c)

"Windmills can produce electricity and pump water."

d)

"I have a dream."

127.

The windmill was more than a machine. It was a _________________________ .

a)

"...magical invention."

b)

"...cool and interesting idea."

c)

"...weapon to fight hunger."

128.

Many of the village people called William, "misala." What does misala mean?"

a)

Intelligent

b)

Crazy

c)

Silly

129.

What did William say after he lit a light bulb?

a)

"I know magic."

b)

"I have made electric wind."

c)

"I did it?"

130.

CHAPTER 3: How did William and Gilbert begin to explore science?

a)

the listened to radio programmes about science

b)

the took radios apart to see how they worked

c)

they read books about science

d)

the asked a sing'anga

131.

CHAPTER 1 (pg 15 - 19): What was Gilbert's father's job?

a)

witch doctor

b)

truck driver

c)

district chief

d)

teacher

132.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.  Mrs. Jones works nights.  She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.  Mrs. Brown works in the daytime.  She bakes bread and rolls.  Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
133.
It was backward day at school.  The students had to do things backward.  Some of them wore their T-shirts backward.  They took a test before they studied the lesson.  Dessert was served first instead of last.  They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Dessert is supposed to come last.
b)
The students had a backward day.
c)
It is hard to do things backward.
d)
Students failed their tests.
134.
Jon held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?
a)
How to throw a basketball.
b)
Jon could jump.
c)
Jon liked basketball.
d)
Jon makes a basket.
135.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
136.
John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?
a)
John wants to climb a ladder.
b)
John and Matt want to be firemen
c)
Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
d)
They want to ride on the big fire truck.
137.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
138.
What is the main idea?
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples
a)
yellow things
b)
fruit
c)
my favorite foods
d)
sports
139.
What is the main idea?
green, blue, purple, red
a)
colors
b)
things
c)
animals
d)
people
140.
What is the main idea?
running, jumping, kicking, playing
a)
people
b)
games
c)
verbs
d)
nouns
141.
What is the main idea?
pants, shirt, socks, shoes
a)
animals
b)
clothes
c)
games
d)
colors
142.
What is the main idea?
book, pencil, eraser, paper
a)
animals
b)
colors
c)
playground
d)
School supplies
143.
What is the main idea?
zebra, lion, monkey, turtle
a)
school supplies
b)
animals
c)
games
d)
verbs
144.
What is the main idea?
couch, tv, chair, rug
a)
animals
b)
school supplies
c)
bathroom
d)
family room
145.
What is the main idea?
grass, trees, swings, slides
a)
playground equipment
b)
school supplies
c)
animals
d)
sports equipment
146.
What is the main idea?
water, juice, tea, soda
a)
food
b)
animals
c)
drinks
d)
colors
147.
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
148.
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.
149.
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.
150.
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.
151.
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
152.
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
153.
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
154.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
155.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
156.
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 
157.
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
158.
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
159.
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
a)
He wanted to be at the party
b)
The neighbors were making too much noise
c)
He was hungry
d)
He wanted to go outside
160.
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
161.
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 .
162.
Josie is reading the book Island of the Blue Dolphins.  It is about a girl who was stranded alone on a deserted island.  In order to survive, she had to learn how to hunt and fish.  She had to take care of herself in every way.  Josie can't put the book down. 
It is likely that:
a)
The book is interesting
b)
Josie likes the book
c)
Both a and b are correct
163.
A person takes your temperature. Another person listens to your heart and asks how you are feeling. 
WHERE ARE YOU? 
a)
dentist
b)
veterinarian 
c)
doctor
d)
hair salon
164.
You watch the screen. You see a man telling what the weather will be tomorrow. You switch the channel to watch a cartoon. 
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
a)
typing a paper
b)
watching T.V.
c)
playing a video game
d)
taking a shower
165.
The boy looked at the cover and read the title. He looked at the pictures and some of the words. He went back to the beginning and began. 
WAHT IS THE BOY DOING?
a)
reading a book
b)
looking at a photo album
c)
playing a video game
d)
singing karaoke 
166.
The girl changed her clothes. She grabbed a towel and sunscreen. When she got there she walked to the edge, took a deep breath, and jumped in. 
WHAT IS THE GIRL DOING?
a)
playing volleyball
b)
skiing
c)
riding a bike
d)
swimming 
167.
Mom made a cake, decorated it, and put candles on it. There are lots of balloons. Children came with presents. Everyone played games. 
WHAT IS GOING ON?
a)
a circus
b)
a fair
c)
a birthday party
d)
Christmas
168.
My brother woke up early and got dressed. After he ate breakfast, he waited for the bus. He and all the other children arrived as the bell was ringing. 
WHAT IS MY BROTHER DOING? 
a)
going to his friend's house
b)
going to school
c)
going to a party
d)
going to church
169.
Dad put the tent and sleeping bags in the back of the car. Mom put the food in a cooler. The family got in the car and headed for the mountains.
WHAT IS THE FAMILY DOING?
a)
running away
b)
going to the grocery store
c)
moving
d)
going camping
170.
The family took a cart and pushed it to the first row. They chose vegetables and fruits. Next they picked out meat and tomato sauce. Then they paid for it all and the lady put it in bags. 
WHERE DID THE FAMILY GO?
a)
the car wash
b)
the farm
c)
the grocery store
d)
the hospital
171.
The children lined up at the door. Some took a ball and others took jump ropes. They ran out and began playing games. 
WHERE DID THE CHILDREN GO? 
a)
to recess
b)
to lunch 
c)
to the library
d)
to the restroom 
172.
He put meat, broccoli, and french fries on his plate. He picked up his knife and fork, cut the meat, put it in his mouth and began to chew. 
WHAT IS HE DOING?
a)
cooking dinner
b)
eating dinner
c)
cleaning up after dinner
d)
shopping
173.
The children read the directions. They got out a bowl and pans. They put sugar, flour, and butter in a bowl. They rolled it into balls and put them in the oven. 
WHAT ARE THEY MAKING?
a)
mud pies
b)
steak
c)
a cake
d)
cookies
174.
The family saw many animals. First, they saw the giraffes. Then, they went to the bear den. They thought the monkeys were very fun to watch.
WHERE IS THE FAMILY
a)
the zoo
b)
the circus
c)
the fair
d)
the amusement park
175.
You have to give it plenty of food and water. It should go outside on a leash to take walks. You need to pet it and play with it. 
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
a)
a hamster
b)
a fish
c)
a dog
d)
 a horse
176.
It was very quiet when we entered. There were people at tables. Others stood at shelves. We saw so many books!
WHAT BUILDING WERE WE IN?
a)
the school
b)
the library
c)
the hospital
d)
the vet
177.
She cried and cried. She made a poster and offered a reward. She did not know if it had just fallen off when she put her shirt on, or if it had fallen out of her ear.
WHY IS THE GIRL CRYING? 
a)
she lost her cat
b)
she lost her shoe
c)
she lost her earring
d)
she lost her brother
178.
It was the night before. He was excited and could not sleep. His uniform lay on the bed. He had practiced with his bat and ball. The coach said this was going to be a great season. 
WHAT IS HAPPENING THE NEXT DAY? 
a)
the boy has a big test
b)
the boy has a baseball game
c)
the boy has a football game
d)
the boy is moving to a new house
179.
He heard a sound of twigs breaking. He was startled when an owl hooted. He walked through the trees and came to a creek. 
WHERE IS HE? 
a)
the swimming pool
b)
the hallway in the school
c)
the forrest 
d)
the desert
180.
We have tickets. We go to our seat and strap ourselves in. The cars start to move very slowly up the hill.
WHERE ARE WE? 
a)
in an airplane
b)
on a boat
c)
on a rollercoaster 
d)
at a football game

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