Inference and Prediction Quizzes: Master Making Guesses and Predictions

Question 1

The cat shivered and its fur stood on end. What can we guess about the cat?

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It is cold

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It is angry

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It is happy

Question 2

In a story, a person always says mean things. Which word describes this person?

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Mean

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Nice

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Funny

Question 3

A girl walks sadly with her head down and cry-puffy eyes. What can we guess about her?

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She is upset

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She is lost

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She is tired

Question 4

Which way would be best to check predictions we make while reading?

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Go back and reread the story

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Ask the teacher

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Close our eyes and imagine what will happen

Question 5

Dark clouds cover the sky, the wind howls, and trees sway while leaves fall. What do you predict will happen next?

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It will rain

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It will snow

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The sun will come out

Question 6

In a story, a person is always helping others. Which word fits this person?

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Helpful

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Greedy

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Lazy

Question 7

The little girl was skipping happily down the street. What can you guess about her?

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She is happy.

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She is sad.

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She is tired.

Question 8

The car was speeding down the road. What can you guess about the driver?

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They are in a hurry.

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They are careful.

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They are lost.

Question 9

The man was wearing a suit and tie. What can you guess about him?

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He is going to work.

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He is a doctor.

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He is going to a party.

Question 10

When the boy saw the dark clouds, he ran inside because he thought it would:

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Rain

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Snow

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Be sunny

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Be windy

Question 11

The farmer planted seeds in the ground because he wanted to:

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Grow vegetables

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Build a house

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Raise animals

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Plant trees

Question 12

The doctor gave the sick boy some:

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Medicine

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Candy

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Toys

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Books

Question 13

The children were very excited because they were going to:

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See a movie

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Go to school

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Clean their rooms

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Do their homework

Question 14

The teacher asked the students to read the book because she wanted them to:

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Learn new things

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Have fun

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Be quiet

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Sleep

Question 15

The children ran away from the dog because they were:

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Scared

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Happy

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Angry

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Excited

Question 16

The character in the story has a 'puzzled expression.' How do you think the character is feeling?

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Confused

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Happy

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Angry

Question 17

The boy was crying because he lost his favorite toy. What can you infer about the boy?

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He is sad.

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He is happy.

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He is angry.

Question 18

Which of the following sentences tells us that the main character in the story is feeling scared?

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Her heart was pounding in her chest.

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She smiled and waved at her friends.

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She took a deep breath and opened the door.

Question 19

Read the following paragraph: 'It was a hot summer day. The children were playing outside, laughing and having fun.' What can you infer about the children?

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They are enjoying themselves.

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They are cold.

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They are bored.

Question 20

It is raining outside. What can you predict might happen next?

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The streets will get wet.

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The sun will come out.

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It will stop raining.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make inferences?

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Guessing without evidence.

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Looking for clues in the text.

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Using your prior knowledge.

Question 22

Which of the following sentences tells us that the main character in the story is feeling happy?

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She was smiling and skipping down the street.

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She was crying and hiding in her room.

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She was yelling at her friends.

Question 23

Read this sentence: 'The sky was dark and cloudy, and the wind was howling.' What does this sentence tell you about the weather?

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It is going to rain.

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It is going to snow.

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It is going to be sunny.

Question 24

Read the sentence: **The boy looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds moving quickly.** What does this sentence tell you?

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It is going to rain.

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The boy is going to play outside.

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The boy is going to go inside.

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The boy is scared of the clouds.

Question 25

What is the most likely reason why the cat is hiding under the bed?

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It is scared.

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It is hungry.

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It is cold.

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It is sleepy.

Question 26

Read the passage: The wind was howling, and the trees were shaking. What can you predict will happen next?

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A storm is coming.

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The sun will come out.

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Snow will start to fall.

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The wind will stop.

Question 27

What is the main idea of the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

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Telling the truth is important.

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It is okay to lie sometimes.

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Wolves are dangerous animals.

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Boys should not be afraid of wolves.

Question 28

Read the sentence: The girl was shivering, and her teeth were chattering. What can you infer about the girl?

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She is cold.

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She is nervous.

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She is tired.

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She is happy.

Question 29

What is the most likely reason why the dog is barking at the mailman?

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It is protecting its territory.

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It is hungry.

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It is scared.

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It is friendly.

Question 30

Read the passage: The clouds were dark, and the thunder was rumbling. What can you predict will happen next?

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Rain is coming.

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The sun will come out.

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Snow will start to fall.

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The wind will stop.

Question 31

Which of the following words means the opposite of the word "predict"?

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Remember

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Guess

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Foretell

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Know

Question 32

What is the main idea of the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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It is important to build a strong house.

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Pigs are lazy animals.

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Wolves are dangerous animals.

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Building a house is easy.

Question 33

Read the sentence: "The boy ran to the store." What do you think he is going to do at the store?

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Buy something

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Visit a friend

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Play a game

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Go to the library

Question 34

Which word in the sentence "The girl smiled happily" is a clue that she is feeling happy?

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happily

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girl

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smiled

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The

Question 35

What might happen next in the story if the main character finds a magical key?

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They will open a secret door

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They will lose the key

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They will give the key to a friend

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They will keep the key forever

Question 36

Which sentence shows that the character is brave?

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She faced her fears and stood up to the bully

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She was too scared to leave the house

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She ran away when she saw the monster

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She cried when she got a splinter

Question 37

What do you think will happen if the dog sees a squirrel?

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The dog will chase the squirrel

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The dog will hide from the squirrel

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The dog will bark at the squirrel

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The dog will run away from the squirrel

Question 38

Read the sentence: "The old man slowly walked up the stairs." What can you guess about the old man?

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He is tired

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He is in a hurry

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He is excited

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He is angry

Question 39

Which sentence shows that the character is kind?

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She helped her friend with her homework

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He yelled at the little girl

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He pushed his friend

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She said mean things to her neighbor

Question 40

If a story character wears a kimono, what country might they be from?

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Japan

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China

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India

Question 41

What will most likely happen after the cat runs quickly towards the bowl?

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The cat will eat.

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The cat will play.

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The cat will sleep.

Question 42

If the sky is dark and cloudy, what is a good prediction about what might happen next?

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It will start raining.

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It will become sunny.

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The stars will come out.

Question 43

Which word could you use to help make a prediction?

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maybe

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always

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often

Question 44

After reading that the boy is crying because he lost his toy, what can you infer about how he feels?

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He is sad.

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He is angry.

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He is happy.

Question 45

Which of these is the best way to make a prediction?

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Use details you know to make a guess.

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Ignore any clues you see.

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Just make a random guess.

Question 46

If children are building a snowman, what can you infer about the weather?

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It is cold and snowy.

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It is warm and sunny.

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It is windy and rainy.

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a clue you can use to make a prediction?

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The color of the book's cover

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The actions of the characters

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The setting of the story

Question 48

The storm is getting nearer, and the wind is howling loudly. What do you think will happen next?

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The storm will cause damage

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The storm will pass quickly

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The wind will calm down

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The sun will come out

Question 49

The girl is looking at a birthday cake with a broad smile. What can you guess about the girl?

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She is excited

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She is hungry

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She is sad

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She is sleepy

Question 50

The clouds are dark and becoming darker. What prediction can you make about what will happen next?

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It will rain soon

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It will snow soon

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The sun will come out

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The clouds will disappear

Question 51

The trees are shaking and the wind is blowing hard. What do you think might happen next?

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There will be a storm

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The wind will die down

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The trees will fall

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The sun will come out

Question 52

The girl is crying, and her face is red. What can you guess about the girl?

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She is sad

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She is happy

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She is angry

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She is tired

Question 53

What can you tell about the boy in this story? A boy is sitting alone in his room, holding a teddy bear and crying.

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He is sad.

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He is angry.

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He is bored.

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He is happy.

Question 54

Which sentence is the best summary of this story? A man walking down the street sees a car accident and stops to help.

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A man helps people in a car accident.

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A man walks down the street.

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A man sees a car accident.

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A man stops to help.

Question 55

Why did the boy run out the door? The boy was so excited to go to the park that he had been waiting all week to play with his friends. He ran out the door and into the sunshine.

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To play with his friends.

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To go for a walk.

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To get some fresh air.

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To go to school.

Question 56

What word describes the setting of this story? The dark and stormy night

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Spooky

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Cheerful

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Peaceful

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Bright

Question 57

Who is the main character in this story? A girl and her dog are lost in the woods.

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The girl

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The dog

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The woods

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The adventure