Let’s go step by step through each question based on the story “Bake Sale.”
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Question 1: ___ of the children were excited about the bake sale.
The story says:
> “Almost everyone in Mrs. Kennedy’s class was excited about this year’s bake sale.”
“Almost everyone” means
most, not all (because “almost” leaves out a few), and definitely not “a few” or “none.”
✔ So, the best answer is:
Most
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Question 2: It is most likely true that Mrs. Kennedy wears—
The story says:
> “Once again, Mrs. Kennedy had dressed for the occasion. She wore a chef’s hat.”
The phrase “once again” and “dressed for the occasion” suggests she does this for special events — like bake sales. There’s no mention of her wearing the same hat always, only dresses, or lots of hats. But it *does* imply she changes clothes/hats for special times.
✔ So, the best answer is:
special clothes for special occasions.
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Question 3: It is most likely true that—
Look at these clues:
- “This time, it was Gary’s dad’s turn to help...” → implies other parents have helped before.
- “Once again, Mrs. Kennedy had dressed...” → also implies this isn’t the first time.
- Seth volunteered to wash dishes but was told to try baking → doesn’t say anything about his dad helping or not.
So we can reasonably guess that
parents had helped with other bake sales before.
✔ Best answer:
parents had helped with other bake sales.
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Question 4: It is most likely true that Seth—
At first, Seth thought he’d be awful and wished he hadn’t agreed. But then:
> “Even Seth smiled when he tasted the brownie batter... It was delicious. Seth now knew that baking could be fun.”
That shows he changed his mind — he enjoyed it! So he probably would do it again.
He didn’t say he’d never bake again — in fact, he learned it was fun. And there’s no proof he’s “always willing to try new things” — this was one time. Also, saying he “would never be a good baker” is too negative — he made something delicious!
✔ Best answer:
would bake again.
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Question 5: What can you generalize from Seth’s experience?
Seth was scared at first, tried something new (baking), and ended up having fun and liking it.
That teaches us:
It can be fun to try new things.
The other options are wrong:
- “Never try anything new” — opposite of what happened!
- “Everyone likes to bake” — not true; Seth didn’t think so at first.
- “All baked goods taste delicious” — not supported; maybe some don’t!
✔ Best answer:
It can be fun to try new things.
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Final Answer:
1. Most
2. special clothes for special occasions.
3. parents had helped with other bake sales.
4. would bake again.
5. It can be fun to try new things.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of generalization worksheet 5th grade.
