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Comprehension — Inferring Character Feelings & Motivations

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  1. 1.

    Read: 'Mei Ling's hands trembled as she opened the envelope.' How was Mei Ling feeling?

    (a) Bored(b) Nervous or anxious(c) Angry(d) Sleepy
  2. 2.

    Read: 'Ali slammed the door and threw his bag on the floor.' How was Ali likely feeling?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  3. 3.

    Read: 'Priya skipped down the corridor, humming her favourite song.' How was Priya feeling?

    (a) Sad(b) Happy and cheerful(c) Worried(d) Scared
  4. 4.

    Read: 'Ravi kept glancing at the clock during the exam.' Why might Ravi keep looking at the clock?

  5. 5.

    Read: 'Mrs Tan smiled and clapped when she saw the students' art project.' What does this tell us about Mrs Tan?

    (a) She was disappointed.(b) She was impressed and pleased.(c) She was confused.(d) She was tired.
  6. 6.

    Read: 'Siti sat alone at the bench, staring at the ground while other children played.' How was Siti likely feeling?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  7. 7.

    Read: 'When the teacher announced the surprise test, Jason groaned and buried his face in his hands.' What can you infer about Jason?

    (a) He was well-prepared.(b) He was dismayed and unprepared.(c) He was excited about the test.(d) He was feeling unwell.
  8. 8.

    Read: 'Despite feeling tired, Aisha stayed up late to finish the card for her mother.' What motivated Aisha?

  9. 9.

    Read: 'Kumar hesitated at the edge of the pool, gripping the railing tightly.' Why did Kumar hesitate?

    (a) He forgot his goggles.(b) He was afraid of the water.(c) He was waiting for his friend.(d) He was checking the temperature.
  10. 10.

    Read: 'Wei Liang practised his speech twenty times before the competition.' What does this tell us about Wei Liang?

    (a) He was lazy.(b) He was determined and hardworking.(c) He did not care about the competition.(d) He was bored.
  11. 11.

    Read: 'Sarah's eyes widened when she saw the birthday cake. She covered her mouth with both hands.' What was Sarah feeling?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  12. 12.

    Read: 'Tom saw the new boy eating alone and walked over to share his lunch.' What does this tell us about Tom's character?

    (a) He was greedy.(b) He was kind and empathetic.(c) He wanted the new boy's food.(d) He had too much food.
  13. 13.

    Read: 'Lina clenched her fists under the table when she heard the unfair accusation.' Why did Lina clench her fists?

  14. 14.

    Read: 'Dad silently watched the football match, but when his team scored, he leapt off the couch and cheered.' What does this tell us about Dad?

    (a) He didn't care about football.(b) He was passionate about his team despite appearing calm.(c) He was surprised the TV was on.(d) He wanted to exercise.
  15. 15.

    Read: 'Nadia kept rewriting her essay even though she had already written three drafts.' What motivated Nadia?

  16. 16.

    Read: 'When Grandma told the story of her childhood, her voice became soft and her eyes glistened.' What was Grandma feeling?

    (a) Angry(b) Bored(c) Nostalgic and emotional(d) Confused
  17. 17.

    Read: 'Despite the other runners being much taller, Sam refused to give up and sprinted to the finish line.' What quality does Sam show?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  18. 18.

    Read: 'Zara turned away quickly when her classmates started talking about the surprise party for her.' Why did Zara turn away?

    (a) She was angry at them.(b) She didn't want them to know she had overheard.(c) She was bored.(d) She wanted to leave school.
  19. 19.

    Read: 'After losing the chess tournament, Ming congratulated the winner with a smile.' What does this show about Ming?

  20. 20.

    Read: 'Mother packed an extra sandwich in Amir's bag without telling him.' What motivated Mother to do this?

    (a) She wanted to get rid of extra food.(b) She cared about Amir and wanted him to have enough to eat.(c) She forgot she already packed one.(d) She was testing Amir.

Answer key — P5 English: Comprehension — Inferring Character Feelings & Motivations

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  1. 1.(b) Nervous or anxious
  2. 2.angry
  3. 3.(b) Happy and cheerful
  4. 4.He was worried about running out of time.
  5. 5.(b) She was impressed and pleased.
  6. 6.lonely or sad
  7. 7.(b) He was dismayed and unprepared.
  8. 8.Her love for her mother motivated her.
  9. 9.(b) He was afraid of the water.
  10. 10.(b) He was determined and hardworking.
  11. 11.surprised and delighted
  12. 12.(b) He was kind and empathetic.
  13. 13.She was angry or frustrated about the unfair accusation.
  14. 14.(b) He was passionate about his team despite appearing calm.
  15. 15.She wanted her essay to be perfect or as good as possible.
  16. 16.(c) Nostalgic and emotional
  17. 17.determination and perseverance
  18. 18.(b) She didn't want them to know she had overheard.
  19. 19.He showed good sportsmanship and grace in defeat.
  20. 20.(b) She cared about Amir and wanted him to have enough to eat.
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