Drawing Conclusions from Pictures
Look at the picture carefully, then answer the questions below.
1. The girl with dark hair is decorating a gingerbread house. Is she:
A. in the backyard?
B. in the kitchen?
C. at a birthday party?
D. at a baking class?
Explain your answer using details from the picture. __B.__________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Name: _____Ishdeep_____________________
2. Has the girl with dark hair:
A. just started decorating the house?
B. just finished decorating the house?
C. in the middle of decorating the house? D. watching someone else decorate?
Explain your answer using details from the picture. _______A._______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
3. What time of year is it?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
Explain your answer using details from the picture. _____D._________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Drawing a Conclusion
Name: _____Ishdeep_____________________
When we read a text, the author does not always tell us everything. The author may leave out details on purpose. He may also depend on the reader’s general knowledge to fill in the blanks.
Read each paragraph and answer the questions.
PART I
Sarah lit the candle as the room grew darker. The clock chimed eight times, so she knew it would soon be bedtime. She hurried to find her chalkboard slate. She had not finished her lessons yet. She knew the teacher would be disappointed in her if she did not finish.
1. The paragraph takes place in: A. in the morning B. at night
Why do you think that? ______B.__________________________________________________________
2. The paragraph takes place in: A. modern times B. historical times Why do you think that? ___________A._____________________________________________________
PART II
Claude walked slowly to the barn. He could hear the puppies as they cried for their mother. It would be a long night if she did not come back soon.
1. Claude is: A. male B. female
Why do you think that? ________________a.________________________________________________
2. Claude is: A. a human B. an animal C. don’t know Why do you think that? _________________B._______________________________________________
PART III
As I walked in the door, I knew there was trouble right away. The trash can was turned over, and papers were everywhere. The sofa cushions were on the floor. One of the pillows had been ripped open. Stuffing was all over the floor. As I looked around I saw Ringo in the corner. He had a ball in his mouth, ready to play.
1. What is Ringo? ________________Ringo is a dog_____________________________________________________
2. What happened to the trash can, the sofa cushions and the pillow? _____________the pillow has been ripped and the trash can has been turned over________________
