WorksheetsInference with Text Evidence
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is not very active?
Leslie's bed can be folded into a couch but never has been.
Leslie's bed has numerous pillows in different sizes and colors.
Leslie has a plasma TV mounted on the wall of his bedroom.
Leslie spends the entire day sprawled on his bed.
Which evidence from the text best supports the claim that Leslie's bed is particularly comfortable?
Leslie's bed has soft warm quilts and numerous pillows.
Leslie's bed can be folded into a couch but never has been.
Leslie has a plasma TV mounted on the wall of his bedroom.
Leslie's grandparents do not understand his love of television.
Which sentence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is only dragged from his bed when necessary?
Leslie does not see the need to step out of his room.
The only reason Leslie budges from his bed is to answer the call of nature.
Leslie reluctantly drags his feet at a pace slower than a tortoise.
Leslie's three favorite activities are eating, sleeping, and watching TV.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie has a sense of imagination?
He created make-believe friends out of cartoon characters.
He refuses to leave the TV for outings or activities.
His parents are no longer impressed by his talents.
He is an only child and has no siblings to play with.
Which sentence provides evidence to support the claim that Leslie's parents experienced a change of opinion about him?
Since he does not have siblings to play with, he spent most of his early childhood watching cartoons and creating make-believe friends out of the cartoon characters.
Due to the large amount of time spent in front of the TV, Leslie was able to operate it independently by the time he was three years old.
After a while, their admiration began to dwindle as they became conscious that their son is transforming into a "TV buff."
Leslie refuses to go for outings or partake in any activities that will require him to spend time away from the TV.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie's selfishness hurts others?
Leslie's parents have decided to "no longer invite other children to their place."
Leslie has very few interactions with others because he is "sibling-less and friendless."
Leslie eavesdrops on his parents in order to hear about "the incident" because he does not remember it.
Leslie hits his cousin on the head and creates "a bump as big as a ping-pong ball."
Which sentence provides evidence to support the claim that Leslie is not sorry for hurting his cousin?
Leslie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, also no longer invite other children to their place due to an incident that took place when Leslie was four years old.
Leslie has no recollection of “the incident,” but he overheard his mom talking about it.
Leslie's actions resulted in a bump as big as a ping-pong ball on Elsa's head that took nearly one year to subside.
“Well, serves her right for snatching my remote,” Leslie had whispered to himself as he crept to his room after completing the eavesdropping session.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie is a poor student?
Mr. Andrew hired a home tutor instead of sending Leslie to school.
Ms. Wilson comes to Leslie's home five times a week to teach him lessons.
Leslie is now partially immobile and can hardly walk.
Leslie can only focus on his lessons for five minutes at a time
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie is unable to read novels?
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew are deeply concerned about their son's TV viewing habits.
Mrs. Andrew is worried that Leslie will never be able to finish a book.
Mr. Andrew is worried that Leslie will spend the rest of his life in one room.
Leslie is unable to care about anything besides the television.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie's habits are harming him physically?
Leslie watches TV even while his tutor gives him lessons.
Leslie has an extremely short attention span.
Ms. Wilson gives Leslie his lessons in his own room.
Walking and moving quickly is difficult for Leslie.
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is intimidated by Melissa's knowledge?
Leslie is afraid to tell Melissa that he has never seen a real butterfly before because she knows so much about nature that she may laugh at him.
Leslie is unable to identify the pretty thing with fluttering wings that lands on his arm while he is in the midst of talking to Melissa.
Leslie rarely comes out of his house, so he has never met Melissa even though they live in the same neighborhood.
Leslie studies the butterfly carefully, taking note of the two dark circles on each of the butterfly's wings.
Which piece of evidence supports the claim that the woman who Leslie sees is Melissa's mother?
The woman knows Melissa's name.
The woman is pushing a baby in a stroller.
Melissa refers to her when she says, "Parents!"
The woman looks like Melissa.
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie's response to his father is uncharacteristic?
Leslie hears a weird sound after he makes his reply.
Leslie’s mother is concerned when she hears his answer.
Mr. Andrew has good news for Leslie about the electricity.
Leslie looks out the window when he gets to his room.
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is not happy to have the electricity back?
Leslie sighs deeply when he hears the appliances.
Leslie watches the tiny ants at work on the tree.
Leslie can hear many different kinds of machines.
Leslie reaches out of the window for an apple.
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the claim that Melissa enjoys spending time with Leslie?
Leslie's parents are delighted when he explores.
Melissa is a friend who laughs with Leslie.
Melissa lives in the first house on the first row.
Television does not interest Leslie anymore.
