Why Questions
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Idioms
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What Happens Next
100
Why do people have teeth?
We have teeth to chew our food and to help us talk.
100
Name the category: rake, shovel, bucket, and wheelbarrow.
Tools that you can use outside or in a garden
100
What does this mean: Actions speak louder than words
This means that it means more to see a person do something than for someone to say that they will do something.
100
I'm a superhero with a cool car and a cape. I have a secret hiding place in a cave. My parents died when I was young. When people need me, they shine my light in the sky. Who am I?
Batman
100
Susie and Sam were playing video games at home during a storm. Suddenly, all of the lights went off. What do you think they will do next?
They might get a flashlight or they might wait for the lights to come back on...
200
Why do kids go to school?
Kids go to school to learn.
200

Name the category: Washington, Lincoln, Obama, Roosevelt

U.S. Presidents

200
What does this mean: Can't judge a book by its cover
This means that you can't judge something by how it looks on the outside.
200
I live outside. I need sunlight and water to live and grow. I come from a seed. What am I?
A plant
200
Bobby added sauce, pepperoni, and cheese on top of the dough. He opened the oven and began cooking. A little while later, the timer went off and he was finished cooking. What do you think will happen next?
Bobby will eat his pizza...
300
Why aren't kids allowed to drive cars?
Kids aren't allowed to drive cars because it wouldn't be safe and it would be hard for many to reach the brakes.
300
Name the category: football, basketball, soccer, volleyball
Sports
300
What does this mean: Costs an arm and a leg
This means that something is expensive.
300
I have lots and lots of sharp teeth. I live in the ocean. I eat fish and seals. I also have a fin on my back that people can spot above the water. What am I?
Shark
300
Jenny's tablet was low on battery. She plugged it in to charge. Later, she came back and the tablet battery was at 100%. What do you think will happen next?
Jenny will unplug the tablet and might play a game on it....
400
Why do people have to go to sleep at night?
People have to go to sleep at night because they get tired and need rest.
400
Name the category: social studies, science, PE, reading
Subjects or things you do / learn in school
400
What does this mean: Feel a bit under the weather
This means that someone doesn't feel very good.
400
People use me to write. I have to be sharpened sometimes. I can write and I can erase. What am I?
Pencil
400
Matt's family and friends sang him "Happy Birthday" and, when they were finished, he blew out the candles. What do you think will happen next?
Everyone might eat the birthday cake...
500
Why can't we eat only candy for every meal?
We can't eat candy for every meal because that wouldn't be healthy.
500
Name the category: touch, vision, smell, taste, hear
Senses
500
Idioms: Let the cat out of the bag
This means to tell someone a secret that you shouldn't share.
500
I have an engine, a motor, and 4 wheels. People use me to get from place to place. What am I?
Car or truck
500
Anna's friend won't give her a turn to play on the swings at recess. What do you think will happen next?
Anna might go find something else to play or might tell her teacher....
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