Conclusion and Generalization

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The horse was white.

• The horse was sleepy.

• The horse was excited.

• The horse was calm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

As his mother honked the horn outside, Tom ran down the stairs, buttoning his shirt.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• Tom liked to run.

• Tom was hurrying.

• Tom was hungry.

• It was raining.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

As she sat on the front porch, Lulu wiped the sweat from her face and took another drink of water.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• It was cold.

• A storm was coming.

• Lulu lives in Michigan.

• It was hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

The line of voters at the voting place grew larger, but no one wanted to leave, although the wait would be very long. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The voters were interested in the election.

• There was going to be a riot.

• The election workers were gone.

• The voters were being paid.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

At the end of each school day, Miss Simmons would sweep the floor, empty the trash, arrange the desks and clean the board in her classroom. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The school was too poor to hire a janitor.

• Miss Simmons like to have her room clean.

• Miss Simmons had nothing else to do.

• The students were messy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.

Telling a lie is always wrong.

• VALID

• FAULTY

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.

Democrats always know what is best for the country.

• VALID

• FAULTY

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.

Everyone likes a little bit of excitement and variety in their life.

• VALID

• FAULTY

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.

Rich people are greedy.

• VALID

• FAULTY

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.

Anyone can learn to cook if they only try.

• VALID

• FAULTY