Making Predictions: A Guide to Guessing What Happens Next in Stories

Question 1

Which of these is a great reason to think a character will feel happy?

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The character receives a present.

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The character has an argument with a friend.

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The character loses a favorite toy.

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The character gets a cold.

Question 2

Which of these is a sign that a character might be about to make a bad decision?

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The character is feeling very angry.

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The character is calm and thinking clearly.

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The character has many friends around.

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The character has a lot of money.

Question 3

Which of these is the best way to make sure your prediction is a good one?

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Try to find proof in the story.

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Make up your own story.

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Ask your friends what they think.

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Flip a coin to decide.

Question 4

In the story, the little pig built a house out of straw. What do you think will happen to the house?

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The house will be blown down by the wind.

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The house will be very strong.

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The house will be eaten by a wolf.

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The house will be flooded by the rain.

Question 5

Bob is playing outside when it starts to rain. What do you think he will do next?

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Go inside to stay dry

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Keep playing in the rain

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Build a fort

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Call his mom

Question 6

Look at the picture. A boy is standing in a pile of leaves. What do you think he will do?

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Jump and play in the leaves

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Clean them up with a rake

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Throw them at his friends

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Ignore them completely

Question 7

The storm is coming closer. What do you think might happen?

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It will rain or blow very hard

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It will pass us by

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It will get weaker

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It will change direction

Question 8

Look at the picture. A girl is looking out the window with a frown on her face. How do you think she is feeling?

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Sad and disappointed

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Happy and excited

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Angry and frustrated

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Surprised and curious

Question 9

The boy and girl are laughing and playing together. What do you think their relationship is?

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Good friends

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Brother and sister

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Neighbors

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Strangers

Question 10

The sun is shining brightly. What kind of day do you think it will be?

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Sunny and warm

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Cloudy and cool

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Rainy and wet

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Snowy and cold

Question 11

Look at the picture. A child is holding a book. What do you think the child will do next?

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Read the book

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Draw in the book

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Play with the book

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Ignore the book

Question 12

The little girl in the story likes to read books. What do you think she might do next?

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Pick up a book

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Go to the park

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Play with her toys

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Watch TV

Question 13

The boy is lost in the forest. What should he do?

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Stay calm and try to find his way back

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Run as fast as he can

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Cry for help

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Give up and wait for someone to find him

Question 14

It is getting cloudy and windy outside. What do you think might happen next?

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It will rain

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It will snow

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It will be a sunny day

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Nothing will happen

Question 15

The little bird is building a nest. What might happen next?

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She will lay eggs

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She will fly away

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She will sing a song

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She will eat a worm

Question 16

When we read a story, what do we use to guess what might happen next?

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Clues in the story

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Our imaginations

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The author's name

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The book's cover

Question 17

Which of these could be a clue that something exciting is going to happen in a story?

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The sky is getting dark

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The characters are feeling happy

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The setting is a peaceful park

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The story is about a funny joke

Question 18

If you see a dark cloud in the sky while reading a story, what might happen next?

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It might start to rain

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The characters might get lost

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The characters might meet a new friend

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The characters might find a treasure

Question 19

Which of these clues suggests that something exciting might be about to happen?

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The characters are exploring a cave

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The characters are laughing

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The characters are sleeping

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The characters are arguing

Question 20

Why do we make predictions while reading?

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To help us understand the story better

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To guess the ending of the story

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To make the story more exciting

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To skip ahead in the story

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a good way to make a prediction?

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Guessing randomly

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Using clues in the text

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Thinking about what might happen next

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Looking at the pictures

Question 22

If you don't understand a clue in a story, what should you do?

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Ask the teacher or a friend for help

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Skip it and move on

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Make a guess anyway

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Ignore it completely

Question 23

Which character in this story is most likely to get into trouble?

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The sneaky fox

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The brave knight

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The kind princess

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The sleepy dragon

Question 24

When we guess what will happen next in a story, we call it?

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Predicting

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Imagining

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Storytelling

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Reading

Question 25

How can you check if your prediction was correct?

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Keep reading the story

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Ask your teacher

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Look at the pictures

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Call your mom

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a good way to make a prediction?

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Guess randomly

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Think about what you know

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Look for clues in the story

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Ask a friend

Question 27

Which of these is a good question to ask yourself when making a prediction?

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What do I think will happen?

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What would I do if I was in the story?

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What is my favorite color?

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What is the name of my teacher?

Question 28

Which word shows that something different or surprising might happen?

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Suddenly

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Slowly

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Quietly

Question 29

The clouds are getting darker. What might happen next?

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It will rain

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The clouds will disappear

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The clouds will turn pink

Question 30

When someone says 'Oops!', what do you think happened?

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They made a mistake

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They are happy

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They are tired

Question 31

Which word means something bad might happen?

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Danger

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Fun

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Happy

Question 32

What do you think will happen if someone gets lost in the woods?

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They will be scared and try to find their way back

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They will build a house and live there

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They will turn into an animal

Question 33

Read the sentence: 'The sky was getting dark and the clouds looked heavy.' What is your prediction for what will happen next?

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It will start to rain.

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The sun will rise.

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The moon will come out.

Question 34

In a story about a brave knight and a fierce dragon, what do you think will happen when they meet?

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They will fight each other.

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They will become friends.

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The dragon will fly away.

Question 35

Read the sentence: 'The puppy wagged its tail and barked excitedly.' What do you predict the puppy is feeling?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

Question 36

Listen to the clues: 'The car's engine was roaring loudly and smoke was coming out from under the hood.' What do you think will happen next?

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The car will come to a stop.

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The car will explode.

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The car will start driving again.

Question 37

In a story about two friends having an argument, what do you think will happen when they make up?

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They will hug each other.

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They will become enemies.

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They will ignore each other.

Question 38

Which of these might be a clue that the main character is lost and alone in the big, dark woods?

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He feels scared and confused.

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The sound of birds chirping gets louder.

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The path ahead looks clear and inviting.

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He sees a familiar tree that looks like one in his backyard.

Question 39

What might happen if the main character goes to play by the fast-flowing river, even though there's a "no swimming" sign?

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He might fall in and get carried away by the strong current.

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He might find a cool, hidden cave behind the waterfall.

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He might make new friends who invite him for a swim.

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He might win a race against his friends.

Question 40

Which of these could be a sign that two characters in a story are about to have an argument?

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They are shouting and their faces are red.

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They are hugging and laughing.

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They are sharing a delicious piece of cake.

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They are playing a game together.

Question 41

What might happen if the main character runs away from home?

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He might get lost and scared.

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He might meet new friends and have exciting adventures.

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He might be welcomed back home with open arms as soon as he comes back.

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He might be arrested by the police for breaking a law.

Question 42

Which sentence from the story suggests that the main character is going to face a難題?

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The path ahead was blocked by a gigantic fallen tree.

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The sun was shining brightly and the flowers were blooming everywhere.

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He had everything he needed for his journey, a backpack full of snacks and a compass.

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He felt very excited and confident about what was about to happen.

Question 43

The wolf is very hungry in the story. What do you think he will do next?

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Find food

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Go to sleep

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Play with the other animals

Question 44

How does thinking about the setting and events in a story help us guess what will happen next?

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It gives us ideas about what could happen

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It's the only way to make good predictions

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It makes the story more exciting

Question 45

How can you check if your guess about what will happen next in a story is correct?

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Look back at the clues in the story

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Ask your teacher

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Look at the pictures

Question 46

When you make a guess about what will happen next in a story, what does it help you do?

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Understand the story better

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Guess the ending of the story

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Read the story faster

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Make the story more fun

Question 47

When you read a story, how can using things you already know help you guess what will happen next?

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It can help you remember things you've read before and connect them to the new story.

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It's not helpful to use what you know, you should guess without using anything.

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It only works when the story is about something you know a lot about.

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It's a good idea to only use what you know from other stories.

Question 48

When you read, what kind of information can help you predict what will happen next?

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Details in the story

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The color of the cover

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The author's name

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The number of pages in the book

Question 49

Read the sentence: 'The sky was dark and cloudy.' What do you think might happen next?

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It might rain soon.

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The sun might come out soon.

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The wind might blow.

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The clouds might disappear.

Question 50

Why do we make predictions while reading?

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To understand what might happen next in the story.

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To make the story more exciting.

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To help us remember the story better.

Question 51

Which of these words means a hint that tells us what might happen next?

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Foreshadowing

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Simile

Question 52

What should you do if your prediction does not come true?

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Think about why it didn't come true and make a new prediction.

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Get upset and stop reading.

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Ignore the fact that it didn't come true.

Question 53

What is a good way to make better predictions?

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Using your knowledge about the world.

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Only making predictions at the end of the story.

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Ignoring details in the text.

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Making predictions based on personal preferences.

Question 54

What is the first thing you need to do to make a prediction?

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Find clues in the story.

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Guess what will happen next.

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Write down your prediction.

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Share your prediction with others.

Question 55

What is a good thing about making predictions while reading?

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It helps you to pay attention to the story.

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It makes the story less interesting.

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It makes the story more predictable.

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It takes away the suspense from the story.