Use an Action as a Clue - Practice 1

A story may explain a reason directly or give a clue through an action.

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A story may explain a reason directly or give a clue through an action. Choose the reason supported by the words rather than inventing an extra event. An inference is an evidence-based idea, not a certainty about every hidden thought.

Worked example

If Ada moves a book away from spilled water, protecting the book is a supported reason. The text does not show that she dislikes reading.

Would you believe it?

Not every plural ends in s. Children and feet name more than one without using that ending.

Original fiction: Room on the Bench

Ravi spread his papers over the bench. Ada arrived carrying a heavy model. Ravi quickly stacked his papers and moved them to his bag. "Now your model can sit here," he said. Ada set it down and stretched her arms. They looked at the model together.

Question 1 Why does Ravi move his papers? to make space for the model to hide the model to end the visit

Question 2 Which detail shows the model was difficult to carry? Ravi had papers. They looked together. Ada was carrying a heavy model.

Question 3 What supports describing Ravi as considerate here? He sits on a bench. He clears space for Ada. He owns a bag.

Question 4 What happens after Ada sets the model down? She stretches her arms. She builds a new bench. Ravi throws it away.

Question 5 Which claim is not given by the story? Ravi stacked his papers. Ada set the model down. The model won a prize.

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