Read the following excerpt, then select any inferences that you would make based on the text. Hector and the Gambler's Gold Watch by Sharon Hart Addy Hector stepped out of the blazing sunlight onto the shaded porch of the stagecoach station. The stagehands lounging nearby took no notice of him. "Last week it was a lone rider," one of them was whispering."He made everyone empty their pockets and take off their boots and hats. He knows where people hide things." Hector gripped the edge of his jacket to feel the money sewn inside the lining. It was all he had in the world. That and the letter from Uncle Jake. What inferences can you make from the text? This story takes place in the present day. It is very hot. Somebody has been robbing stagecoaches. Hector is not afraid. Hector is worried about losing his money.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.

Question 1 translate: i have to eat. question 2 translate: one must study. question 3 to make a good grade, one must pay attention. para sacar una buena nota, prestar atención. question 4 to make money, one must work. para ganar dinero, trabajar. question 5 translate: maria has to talk.

When reading a poem closely to interpret its meaning and nuances, what can give you clues about the theme of the poem? a the rhyme scheme b. the stanza structure c. the title of the poem d. the name of the poet