Reading Detectives
As Nia entered the cafeteria, she noticed everyone staring at her. She looked down and quickly zipped her backpack. What most likely caused the attention?
Something was falling out of her backpack.
Although the first plan failed, the team remained optimistic and immediately started developing another one. What does optimistic mean?
Hopeful about the future
Select the word that does not belong: cautious, careful, alert, careless.
careless
This continent is located in all four hemispheres.
Africa
Which is heavier: one pound of bricks or one pound of feathers?
Neither because they weigh the same
Caleb regularly left his bicycle outside overnight. One morning, the seat was wet, the grass was damp, and small puddles covered the sidewalk. What most likely happened?
It rained overnight.
Ava gave a brief explanation because only one minute remained before the bell. What does brief mean?
Short or lasting a limited time
Write the number that is greater than 20, less than 30, even, and divisible by 3.
24
This common substance can naturally exist as a solid, liquid, or gas.
Water
A doctor gives you three tablets and says to take one every 30 minutes. How long will it take to take all three?
1 hour
The gym was decorated with streamers, but Malik stood near the exit checking the clock. When someone offered him cake, he replied, “I really can’t stay.” What can you infer?
Malik needs or wants to leave soon.
The coach’s directions were explicit, leaving the players with no questions about what they should do. What does explicit mean?
Clear and detailed
Count the letters in the answer to this question: What color is formed by mixing blue and yellow?
5 (green)
The smallest bones in the human body are located in this body part.
the ear
Two mothers and two daughters attended a movie, but they purchased only three tickets. How is this possible?
A grandmother, her daughter, granddaughter purchased the tickets
Lena told her group that she had completed her part of the presentation. When the group asked to see it, she searched through her bag and said she must have left it at home. Which detail makes her claim questionable?
She could not show the completed work.
The teacher tried to conceal the answer key by placing it beneath a stack of folders. What does conceal mean?
Hide or keep from being seen
Read carefully: “All but three of the twelve students submitted their assignments.” How many students submitted their assignments?
9
This planet rotates in the opposite direction from most planets and has a day longer than its year.
Venus
A girl has as many brothers as sisters. Each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many boys and girls are in the family?
Three boys and four girls
Daily Double: Jamal complained about waking up early for practice. However, he arrived before everyone else and stayed afterward to improve. Which character trait best describes Jamal?
Dedicated or determined
The witness gave a contradictory statement, first saying the car was blue and later claiming it was black. What does contradictory mean?
Giving information that does not match
A direction says: “Write the third word of this sentence backward.” What should you write?
DROW
This is the only letter that does not appear in the written name of any U.S. state.
Q
Daily Double: A drawer contains black, blue, and white socks. Without looking, what is the fewest number of socks you must remove to guarantee that you have two socks of the same color?
four socks