Directions: Read the paragraphs. Answer the question that will lead to a conclusion for each paragraph below. Write your
answers in your notebook.
1. The library book is due today. Julia couldn't find it anywhere. She was afraid she would have to pay for the book. Then she
looked in her little brother's room. There was Kenneth, pretending to read the book out loud.
What do you think Julia feels? Why?
Conclusion:
2. Jovet never liked going to the doctor. This year, his mother took him to a new doctor, Dr. Deapera gave Jovet a shot, she
said, "This will feel just like a little pinch." Later, Jovet told Ivan about Dr. Deapera.
Why do you think Jovet told Ivan about Dr. Deapera?
Conclusion:
3. It would be silly to buy rollerblades for someone who lives in a tall apartment building, far from a park. And if you know
someone who lives in a house with lots of green space around it, a puppy might be a good gift,
Why do you think the author suggested a puppy for a gift?
Conclusion:
4. A little boy told a salesgirl he was shopping for a birthday gift for his mother and asked to see some cookie jars. At a
counter displaying a large selection, the youngster carefully lifted and replaced each lid. His face fell as he came to the
last one. "Aren't there any covers that don't make any noise when the jar is opened?" he asked.
Why do you think the boy wanted a cookie jar that doesn't make noise when opened?
Conclusion:
5. Mandy was a good sport. One day, Lito played a joke on him. He pinned something at the back of Mandy's pants. All the
boys laughed with Lito as Mandy walked around. Mandy laughed with the boys. John kidded him about his tail. Mandy
looked at his back and saw the long piece of cloth that looked like a tail.
What do you think will Mandy do?
Conclusion:​