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If... Then...
Can You Infer?
Where Am I?
100
Josiah was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
What is a police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
100
Which creature walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?
What is Man. He crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and then walks with a cane as an old man.
100
If the grass on the playground is wet, what can you infer?
What is It rained. The sprinkler was on. There is morning dew on the grass.
100
Daniel's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Daniel knows that his mom has always wanted to go to London. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Daniel doing? How do you know?
What is Daniel is going to plan a trip to the London for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the London. and he looked at the map.
100
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
What is a candy store.
200
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Jimmy's phone was ringing and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?
What is Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
200
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
What is a towel
200
The line at the water fountain is long.
What is It's hot outside. The students just came in from recess.
200
Iggy squinted as he tried to see through the holes in the ski mask. He could make out the large bag on the counter. The frightened woman who put it there now had both hands raised. As he took the bag off of the counter, Iggy tipped an imaginary hat to the woman. The jest did not brighten her demeanor. Iggy exited the first set of doors but stopped in the vestibule. Soon the windows of the building pulsated with blue and red lights. Iggy hurriedly walked back into the building. What is Iggy doing in the building?
What is He is robbing the place.
200
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from the group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running. Where am I?
What is a swimming pool.
300
Crack? Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob. Why is Max so upset? How do you know this?
What is because he could not go outside and fly his kite because of the storm.
300
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
What is a mushroom.
300
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
What is I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth. I will become overweight.
300
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by they window to see the planet Earth below. Who am I?
What is an astronaut.
300
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mother placed various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn't notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier. Where am I?
What is a grocery store.
400
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. What relationship to Anastasia and John have? How do you know?
What is John and Anastasia are boyfriend and girlfriend and They appear to be going through a non-mutual break-up.
400
What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?
What is a glove.
400
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
What is The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.
400
My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation. Who am I?
What is a princess.
400
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up! Where am I?
What is a car wash.
500
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He plopped on the couch. After six hours of playing video games, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice in on his belly and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down and relocated garbage from other parts of the can, arranging over the soup can. He then plopped down on the couch and picked up his controller. Why is he distraught? How do you know this?
What is he probably got bad grades and he balls up his report card and hides it.
500
Everyone has it and no one can lose it, what is it?
What is a shadow.
500
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
What is It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
500
The crowd began to roar as I made a few practices swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history. Who am I?
What is a baseball player.
500
It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided to use the monkey bars until the teacher called us. Where are we?
What is a playground?
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