name that property
It is the Property demonstrated by this equation: 6 x 8 = 8 x 6
What is the Commutative Property?
The lake was quiet and serene.
overflowing, peaceful, blue, or muddy
synonyms (quiet and serene)
If someone is waving enthusiastically at you from across the room, you can infer they want to do this with you.
talk or say hello
Every time you play a video game with Chad, it ends up in a fight and he quits- what do you do?
Tell him how you feel. I feel ______________, when we play video games. I don't want to keep playing with you if keep quitting. What can we do different here?
This means the person is feeling sad and their mouth may turn down.
What is a frown?
It is the Property demonstrated by this equation: (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4)
What is the Associative Property?
The rough waters pelted the rocks along the shore.
washed, slammed, cooled, or shimmered
inference (we know that rough waters cause rocks to slam along the shore)
You see a classmate studying very hard for a test, with their books open and notes spread out. You can infer they want to do this.
do well or get a good grade
You find a $5 bill on your kitchen floor. Your brother recently lost $5 but he's not around. What do you do?
Hold on to it until my brother gets back and return it to him
When someone's eyebrows are pulled together and down, they might be feeling this emotion.
What is anger (or concentration)?
It is the Property demonstrated by these equations: 4 + 0 = 4 5 x 1 = 5
What is the Identity Property?
Steve is a very mellow person who never gets mad.
angry, relaxed, hopeful, or interesting
definition (who never gets mad defines a mellow person)
To solve a social inference question, you should use clues from the situation and also have this type of knowledge to understand what's happening.
What is "background knowledge" or "existing information"?
You have plans to go to Cary's house on Saturday night. However, Jace invited you to go bowling for the same night. What do you do?
Let Jace know nicely I already have plans, maybe we can go bowling another time
When someone is making quick, jerky movements and their jaw is clenched, they are likely feeling this intense emotion.
What is frustration or anger?
It is the Property demonstrated by these equations: 5(3 + 5) = 5(8) = 40 AND 5(3 + 5) = 5(3) + 5(5) = 15 + 25 = 40
What is the Distributive Property?
"Arthropods like millipedes, dragonflies, and scorpions grew to enormous sizes."
example (millipedes, dragonflies, and scorpions are examples of arthopods)
"What is an inference about the floor if someone slips on it?"
The floor is likely wet.
Your sister grabbed the tv remote from you. Your mom didn't see. What do you do?
Ask her to give it back, try to compromise on something you both want to watch, or use another tv
Your teacher is leaning forward, smiling, and nodding during your presentation. What does this tell you about her feelings?
What is that she is interested and supportive?
It is the Property demonstrated by the steps used to solve this equation: X + 3 = 6 Original Equation: X + 3 = 6 Step 1: -3 = -3 Step 2: X + 0 = 3 Step 3: X = 3
What is the Property of Equality?
"The children were as different as day and night; he was energetic, but she was lethargic."
lazy, energetic, happy, frustrated
antonym (energetic is the opposite of energetic)
"What is a social inference about a character who suddenly turns red and avoids eye contact after someone teases them?"
"The person is feeling embarrassed or ashamed."
You see a friend handing out birthday invitations but you do not get one. What do you do?
Talk to the friend, politely ask them if there is a problem
When you can't get your friend to join a game, and they keep saying "no" with a slight frown, what is the easiest way to show them you understand their perspective?
To ask what is wrong, or say something like "I see you're not feeling like playing today."