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8/28 Lesson 1 and 10: Making Inferences
By Juan Roche
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Read the passages carefully.
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Question 1
1.
Why does the camp counselor say "Just a twig, people!" in paragraph 2?
She wants the students to learn from their mistakes.
She wants the students to be less noisy.
She wants to teach the group about wildlife.
She wants to prevent the group from panicking.
Question 2
2.
Which detail from paragraph 8 best supports the inference that Tony and Raniya are becoming friends?
"It's chilly outside, but it's nice by the fire, and with my friends."
"I feel the warmth of the flames on my face, and in my insides."
"Tony is back on the other side of the circle now, but I feel him watching me."
"When I look back at him and our eyes meet, he smiles a little and then looks away."
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Question 3
3.
Reread the sentence from paragraph 10 of the text.
Which definition of
settles
best
matches how it is used in the sentence?
gets comfortable
solves a disagreement
makes a decision
becomes focused
Question 4
4.
Part A
What inference can be made about Raniya in paragraph 8-12?
She is nervous about playing Predator and Prey.
She is pleased with the events of the first day.
She thinks she and Eva might become best friends.
She thinks reptiles and snakes should be avoided.
Question 5
5.
Part B
Which detail from the passage
best
the answer to Part A?
"As I climb onto the top bunk and get into my sleeping bag, Eva settles into hers." (paragraph 10)
"Tomorrow we're playing Predator and Prey." (paragraph 11)
"Yeah, it was fun." (paragraph 12)
"I don't ask what a reptile guy is." (paragraph 12)
Question 6
6.
Why does Raniya say she wants to return to Pakistan but "maybe not just yet"?
Use what you already know and evidence from the text to select the best inference.
She still views Pakistan as her home but is starting to feel comfortable in American.
She wants to go back home but hasn't bought her ticket yet.
She loves living in America and doesn't miss Pakistan.
She doesn't feel comfortable in America.
Question 7
7.
What inference is supported by the information in paragraph 1?
The ocean provides drinking water for people in many countries.
It is dangerous for humans to drink ocean water.
Sailors and swimmers dislike the taste of ocean water.
It is unusual for people to get thirsty when they are in the ocean.
Question 8
8.
What does the word
absorb
mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
wash away
cover with
dry up
take in
Question 9
9.
Which best explains the process of reverse osmosis?
Membranes separate salt from seawater.
Pumps remove salt from water in large factories.
Salt is added to fresh water from rivers.
Water moves from soil into a plant.
Question 10
10.
Why is it important to turn salt water into fresh water?
Salt water is harmful to the environment.
Countries use fresh water to power factories.
Some places need more drinkable water.
Fresh water flows through a membrane easier than salt water does.
Question 11
11.
Why are there very few desalination factories in the world?
The process of treating water is very costly.
The factories need to be run by scientists.
The factories are too large to build.
There is little need for fresh water.
Question 12
12.
Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
"In nature, less salty water flows toward saltier water."
Which detail in the text best explained by the sentence.
the search for a less expensive desalination technology
the use of pressure in reverse osmosis
the increase of fresh water on one side of a membrane
the need for drinking water in deserts
