Some of the questions below contain inferences based on the passage. Read through the passage once; then follow the steps below.

1. Read each question and pick out key words or phrases that will help find the answer.
2. Find these key words in the passage.
3. Use the context clues around the key words/phrases to determine the answer.

Use the vocabulary words/phrases from the passage in the sentences below. Make sure you use the correct form of the word in each sentence.

Look at the following vocabulary words. Put an X in the box that is true for you. If you know the word, write a sentence using it. If you have seen it before or have no idea, make a guess about what it means. Look at the term “con artist” for an example.

Look at the statements below. Decide if each statement has the positive or negative meaning of the expression “to take advantage of.” Write P for positive and N for negative.

After you read the passage, complete the sentences below with information you learned from the story. Try not to look back at the story as you answer.

Many writers put their opinion into a passage when they write. Use the questions in the box on the right to help you find out what the author’s point of view is. Write down the words or phrases you think express the author’s point of view.

Based on the words and phrases you wrote down, what is the author’s opinion of online scams?

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Use the vocabulary words/phrases from the passage in the sentences below. Make sure you use the correct form of the word in each sentence.

The words and phrases below are in the passage, “Online Scams.”

• Scan through the passages to find out what part of speech (P.S.) the words and phrases are.

• Write the part of speech on the line beside the new vocabulary word.

• Use the context clues in the passages to match the definitions on the right. Do not use your
dictionary!