Na m e : ___ Date: _
Directions: Read the statements and answer the questions.Always reread and ask yourself questions until you
have enough information to predict an outcome.- Dad said cleaning the garage would take “a month of Sundays.”
How long would that really be? ______________________________- In 2001, Leslie celebrated her eleventh birthday.
In what year was Leslie born? ______________________________- With the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the
country of the United States was formed.
About how old is the nation? ______________________________- Mom got a notice announcing her 20th high school reunion.
When did Mom graduate from high school? __________________________- There was work to be done. The crops were ready to harvest.
What time of year is it? ______________________________- Grandpa was 27 when Dad was born, Dad was 27 when I was born,
and I am 10.
How old is Grandpa? ______________________________- The music was composed in the mid 19th century.
About what year was it? ______________________________- Sam drove two hours on the freeway, averaging about 60 mph.
About how many miles did he cover? ______________________________