Which activity supports predicting during reading?

• A. Waiting to read until after finishing
• B. Using clues and prior knowledge to anticipate what might happen next
• C. Skimming without thinking
• D. Highlighting every word

Answer: (B)

Predicting during reading means actively using clues from the text and what you already know to guess what might happen next. This keeps you engaged and helps you make sense of the story as you go. The option that fits this idea describes using clues and prior knowledge to anticipate future events, which is exactly what predicting involves.

Waiting to read until after finishing doesn’t involve real-time guessing while reading. Skimming without thinking skips the careful attention that makes predictions possible. Highlighting every word focuses on marking text, not on using clues or background knowledge to forecast outcomes.