Directions: Read each passage and then respond to the questions. Each question will ask you to make a logical inference based on textual
details. Explain your answer by referencing the text.
1. Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in
his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors
were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr.
Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr.
Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas,
you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully
grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs.
Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you
soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.
A. What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
How do you know THEY
B. Why will Mr. Thomas see Mrs. Thomas soon?
How do you know this?