Everyday this week, Laura had watched the other kids on her street riding their bicycles while she dreamt of riding one of her own. She had even picked out the one she wanted. It was a shiny blue one with yellow ribbons on the handlebars. But, she had just one problem. It wasn't anywhere near her birthday, and she didn't have enough money to buy a bicycle on her own. Then, on Friday, she had an idea. She would go to every house in her neighborhood to see if the owners wanted to hire her to do any yard work or pet care. She got three jobs lined up for the weekend. Laura did the work and was paid. She did this every weekend until she had enough money to buy the bicycle.

How does a reader make an inference?

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to cross, but recent thunderstorms and downpours made it treacherous. What does the word treacherous mean?

Hover by flapping its wings

When you compare two things you discuss how they are what?

Susan listened to her brother Jacob practice playing guitar every afternoon. she loved the sound of the guitar, and she wished that she could play it, too. Occasionally, Jacob let her hold his guitar and pluck its strings, but holding it wasn't the same as truly playing it. One day, when Jacob had finished his guitar practice, he handed the guitar to Susan. Susan asked, "Will you please teach me how to play it?" "Of course," he said, and he showed her how to hold the guitar. Then, he taught her the names of the strings and how to play a chord. After just a few quick lessons, Susan could finally play a real song.

Tim and Liam both glanced around the room nervously as the teacher handed back the graded tests. The teacher handed Liam his test and smiled. The teacher handed Tim his test and asked, "What happened?" The reader can reasonably infer that:

Alexis did not enjoy studying for her spelling quiz, it was so monotonous, writing the same words over and over. The word monotonous means......

Low spirits; disheartened

When you contrast two things you discuss how they are what?

Zoey loved to play with her friends, and one afternoon, she had an idea. "Mom," she said, "I really want Lisa and Dave to come over so we can make a club and build a club house with the couch cushions." "No," her mother replied, "I need the house to be quiet today because I have work to do." Zoey was disappointed, so she went to her room and thought until she had another idea. "Mom," she called down the stairs, "what if we play outside?" "That would be fine," Zoey's mom said. Soon, Dave, Lisa, and Zoey had made a new club and were building their club house in the backyard with the patio chairs.

Casey loved this time of year. She loved the bright red leaves on the trees, piles of leaves on sidewalks, and the decorated pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns showing up on people's steps and porches. What season can the reader infer it is?

Humans are depleting the earth's natural resources. One day, we will have little to none left. The word depleting means.......

proud; showing attitude

"It is raining cats and dogs" is an example of what?

Patrice's favorite movies were martial arts movies starring Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Chuck Norris. She would watch movies with those actors every chance she got, imitating their swift kicks and sharp punches. "I wish I could be a black belt," Patrice said to her friends at school one morning. "I am a black belt," Anna said. "I go to karate classes three times a week. why don't you come with me?" Patrice thought that was a great idea, and joined Anna's karate class. Soon she had her first colored belt--a yellow one--and was on her way to achieving her goal of black belt.

Jonas loved going to the zoo. He especially loved visiting his favorite animal. He thought its spotted coat was beatuiful and found its long, long neck very graceful. He was always amazed when one walked close to him or stretched out to eat the leaves at the top of a tree. The reader can infer that Jonas' favorite animal is

When it has snowed in Tallahassee, it did not accumulate, so it was impossible to make a snowman. What does accumulate mean?

pass through the air gently

Comparing two things using the word "like" or "as" is known as what?

Kim's parents said that she had to do all of her chores and eat her vegetables if she wanted dessert. She worked hard to do all of those things, all the while imagining how delicious a cookie would taste after all of her hard work. But when she finished and went in to the kitchen, there weren't any cookies anywhere. Kim sighed and opened the pantry. What she saw there gave her an idea. She took some flour, sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips from the pantry and some eggs and butter from the refrigerator. Then she mixed up all of the ingredients and baked a whole tray of delicious, warm cookies.

Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed a spot in the musical, but Molly did not. The reader can reasonably infer:

The desert was barren. There was not a single plant or animal for miles and miles. What does barren mean?

hurt

Comparing two things without the words "like" or "as" is known as what?