Investigations
Riddle Me This
If... Then...
Can You Infer
Using My Schema
100
Alex 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? a) He needs to pull over for an ambulance to pass by. b) A police officer is pulling him over to give him him a speeding ticket. c) He past a fire station and the fire engines had their sirens on.
b) A police officer is pulling him over to give him him a speeding ticket.
100
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I? a) crayon b) highlighter c) gluestick
c) gluestick
100
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that... a) The new classmate feels nervous. b) She will already have friends. c) She will not be nice.
a) The new classmate feels nervous.
100
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know? a) Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. b) He is doing his social science homework. c) He has never seen a map before and was curious.
a) Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.
100
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and head to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
b) grocery 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? a) Lily decided to stay for a party. b) Lily was upset with Jimmy and didn't want him to pick her up. c) Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
c) Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
200
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I? a) eraser b) pencil c) paper
a) eraser
200
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ... a) I will be healthy. b) I will get cavities on my teeth. c) I will feel great.
b) I will get cavities on my teeth.
200
"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so? a) He is at a friend's house playing. b) He always ignores his mom when she talks to him. c) He accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball and he doesn't want to get into trouble.
c) He accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball and he doesn't want to get into trouble.
200
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home
b) doctor's office
300
Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? a) Tia is in a biking or cycling race. b) Tia is running a marathon. c) Tia is at the gym working out.
a) Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
300
I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I? a) A pair of glasses. b) A pair of shoes. c) A pair of bows.
b) A pair of shoes.
300
If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ... a) I should wear shorts and a tank top. b) It will be sunny and hot tomorrow. c) I should wear my rainboots tomorrow and bring an umbrella.
c) I should wear my rainboots tomorrow and bring an umbrella tomorrow.
300
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know? a) Somebody went in her garden and ruined them. b) She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well. c) The plants were already that way before she left.
b) She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
300
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport
d) airport. key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight
400
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? a) There was a parade up ahead and causing traffic. b) There was a deer in the road and causing traffic. c) There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.
c) There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.
400
I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I? a) elephant b) mouse c) hippopotamus
a) Elephant
400
If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that... a) I will have a lot of energy the next day. b) It will be easy to wake up the next day. c) I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school the next day.
c) I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school the next day.
400
I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I? a) playing with my Playstation b) the front door at home c) elevator
c) elevator
400
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
a) daytime/ spring
500
Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? a) They were celebrating Damien's birthday. b) Damien got a good grade on his math final test. c) Damien was misbehaving at school and got in trouble.
b) Damien got a good grade on his math final test.
500
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I? a) The Hulk. b) A frog. c) The statue of Liberty.
c) The statue of Liberty.
500
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that... a) It is going to go to sleep. b) It is asking for food or to go outside to play. c) It doesn't want anything.
b) It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
500
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so? a) They are making a birdhouse. b) They are making a doghouse. c) They are building a barn.
a) Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
500
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter
b) fall
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