Question

Part A - Characters Directions: Read each character description, then answer the questions that follow. 1. Maria was walking home from school. When she reached the corner, she noticed something on the ground under the bush. She looked more closely and saw a purse. She looked inside to see if there was a name or address. She noticed a very large amount of money. Maria quickly closed the purse and took it to the grocery store near the corner. She gave the purse to the grocer who promised to call the owner. What can you infer about Maria? a. Maria didn't need the money. b. Maria cannot be trusted c. Maria is an honest person. d. Maria usually rides the bus home. 2. Mr. Adams gives a lot of homework. He grades papers quickly and returns them with comments. He gives tardy slips if you are even one minute late to his class. He knows the names of every student's mom and dad. He expects full participation in his classes. He listens to every student's answers, no matter how long. What inference can you make about Mr. Adams? a. Mr. Adams is a mean teacher. b. Mr. Adams does not like his job. c. Mr. Adams' class is easy. d. Mr. Adams is a dedicated teacher. 3. Sophia wanted to be friends with a group of popular girls in her school. She often sat near them, hoping they would notice her. One day, they began a conversation and included her. She was excited to join in. They were telling jokes and making fun of some of the other girls in their class. When they looked to Sophia for her opinion, she felt uncomfortable. After a few minutes, Sophia excused herself and went to talk with someone else. Which of these sentences is probably true? a. Sophia will continue to want to be friends with the girls. b. Sophia will find other friends who are more kind. c Sophia will talk badly about the popular girls. d. Sophia will never have any friends.

Answer 1

1. The first answer is C. Maria is an honest person.

2. The second answer is D. Mr. Adam’s is a dedicated teacher.

3. The third answer is B. Sophia will find other friends who are more kind.

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Answer 2

1. c) Maria is an honest person.

2. d) Mr. Adams is a dedicated teacher.

3. b) Sophia will find other friends who are more kind.