Inferencing 1
Inferencing 2
Idioms yes or no
Where are they?
100

Kayla says "I hope it stays cold this weekend.  In a few more days, the ice on the pond will be thick enough."

What does Kayla want to do?

go ice skating

100

The sign at the restaurant says, "Toppings: $1. Extra cheese: $.75." 

What kind of food does this restaurant serve?

pizza

100

Are you nervous if you have butterflies in your stomach?

Yes. It means you are nervous or worried.


100

Dave was eager to get changed and join his friends. He could hear them laughing and splashing.

the pool

200

Mark watches as boxes are carried down the front steps of the building. He sees his bunk bed already in the back of the truck.

What's happening?

Mark's family is moving.

200

Jerry gets up early in the morning.  He can hear the neighbors upstairs moving around and running water in the sink.

Where does Jerry live?


in an apartment

200

Are you happy if you are down in the dumps?

No. It means you are sad. 

200

Isaac and his family were having a good time on vacation. They saw lots of animals. Isaac was really excited when he saw the big gorilla!

the zoo

300

On their vacation, the Evans family tours a large, cool, dark place.  In some places the ground is wet. There are rocks shaped like icicles hanging from the ceiling.

Where's the Evans family?

In a cave

300

Mr. Sanders steps onto something and looks down.  "Uh oh, I've been eating too much," he says.  

What's Mr. Sanders doing?

weighing himself

300

Is something cheap if you pay an arm and a leg for it?

No. It means it is expensive.

300

Greg and his friends were ready for a day full of fun and excitement! They bought their tickets and went inside. The very first thing they did was head for the giant roller coaster.

an amusement park

400

Traffic is blocked on Main Street. In the background, you can hear the sound of music and drums.  

What's happening on Main Street?

There's a parade.

400

Daniel gets up early each morning to do his job.  He carries a bag that's full when he starts his job and empty when he's finished. People depend on him to get to their homes every day. 

What's Daniel's job?

a mail carrier

400

Are you clean if you wash your hands of it?

No. It means you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them. 

400

 While the Kemps were shopping, they went inside Darcie's favorite store. Darcie looked at the fish, birds, guinea pigs, and kittens. She liked them all.

pet store

500

John carries something under one arm. He puts it down on the ground when he's outside the apartment building. Soon John is rolling smoothly down the sidewalk.  

What is John doing? 

skateboarding

500

As the Rogers family drives along the highway, they see a building with a sign that says, "No Vacancy." Mrs. Rogers says, "We'll have to keep looking."

What are they looking for?

a motel

500

Are you lazy if you reach for the sky?

No. It means that you set very high goals, aspire to the best.

500

Mr. Shield parked his car. He picked up the stack of letters on the seat and got out of the car. Then he went inside to buy some stamps and mail his letters.

the post office

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