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"Maria looked at her phone and groaned. 'Ugh, I can't with these people.' She quickly put the phone down and went outside to get some fresh air."
Why do you think Maria feels frustrated?
a) She lost her phone
b) She’s angry about something she read or saw
c) She’s excited about a new message
d) She can’t find her keys
b) She’s angry about something she read or saw
Explanation: "I can't with these people" suggests frustration, likely due to something or someone on her phone.
"Zara was bouncing around, laughing with her friends. 'This is lit!' she said as she showed off her new sneakers."
Question: How does Zara feel right now?
a) Excited and happy
b) Nervous and anxious
c) Sad and tired
d) Angry and frustrated
a) Excited and happy
Explanation: "Bouncing around" and saying “this is lit” shows she’s in a great mood and enjoying herself.
"James looked at his test paper and blinked a few times. 'Wait, what?' he whispered to himself."
Question: What can we infer about James?
a) He is confused by the test
b) He is excited about the test results
c) He is proud of his work
d) He doesn’t care about the test
a) He is confused by the test
Explanation: James’ reaction of blinking and saying "Wait, what?" suggests he’s surprised or confused by the test.
"Lila smiled when she saw her best friend walk in. 'You're always so stylish,' she said with a wink."
Question: What does Lila think about her friend?
a) She admires her friend's style
b) She is jealous of her friend’s style
c) She doesn't care about her friend's style
d) She dislikes her friend's clothes
a) She admires her friend's style
Explanation: The compliment and wink suggest that Lila appreciates her friend's style.
"Max took one bite of the pizza and immediately pushed it away. 'This is disgusting,' he said, making a face."
Question: What can we infer about Max’s opinion of the pizza?
a) He loves the pizza
b) He finds the pizza disgusting
c) He is trying a new kind of pizza
d) He is confused by the pizza
b) He finds the pizza disgusting
Explanation: His reaction and words suggest he doesn’t like the pizza at all.
"Jake was super quiet as he walked into the cafeteria. He grabbed his lunch, sat alone, and didn’t say a word to anyone."
What can we infer about Jake's mood?
a) He is very excited
b) He is feeling sick
c) He is feeling shy or upset
d) He is really happy
C. Jake is probably feeling shy or upset.
Explanation: His quietness and sitting alone imply that he's not in a talkative or happy mood, possibly avoiding social interaction.
"Noah looked out the window with a deep frown, his arms crossed tight. 'I wish we could go outside,' he muttered."
Question: What can we infer about Noah’s mood?
a) He is excited to go outside
b) He is feeling frustrated or bored
c) He is happy to stay inside
d) He is confused about what’s happening
b) He is feeling frustrated or bored
Explanation: The frown and crossed arms suggest Noah is unhappy and frustrated with being inside.
"Riley was doodling on her notebook during class. The teacher called on her, and she quickly sat up straight."
Question: How is Riley feeling about being called on?
a) Excited to answer
b) Nervous or caught off guard
c) Happy to participate
d) Bored and uninterested
b) Nervous or caught off guard
Explanation: Riley’s sudden movement to sit up straight suggests she wasn’t paying attention and is now nervous.
"Lucas looked at his phone with a grin. 'She finally texted me back!' he said to his friend, Mike."
Question: What can we infer about Lucas’s relationship with the person who texted him?
a) He is angry at her
b) He is excited and happy
c) He doesn’t care about her text
d) He is confused about the text
b) He is excited and happy
Explanation: His grin and excitement show that receiving the text back made him happy.
"Jenna happily opened the bag of chips and said, 'These are the best!' while munching away."
Question: How does Jenna feel about the chips?
a) She thinks the chips are okay
b) She dislikes the chips
c) She loves the chips
d) She is neutral about the chips
c) She loves the chips
Explanation: The excitement and positive comment show she’s really enjoying the chips.
"Ella scrolled through Instagram and saw her friends hanging out without her. She sighed and put her phone face down."
How does Ella feel after seeing her friends without her?
a) She feels proud
b) She feels left out
c) She feels mad at them
d) She feels relieved
b) She feels left out
Explanation: A sigh and putting her phone down indicates disappointment and feeling left out of the group.
"Maya’s phone buzzed, and she jumped up. 'YES!' she shouted, then ran to tell her brother the news."
Question: What can we infer about Maya’s feelings?
a) She is excited and happy
b) She is sad and disappointed
c) She is nervous and unsure
d) She is angry and upset
a) She is excited and happy
Explanation: Her excitement and shouting “YES!” show she’s thrilled about something positive happening.
"Ethan cheered as his group finished the project. 'We totally nailed this!' he said, high-fiving everyone."
Question: What can we infer about Ethan’s group?
a) They think they did a bad job
b) They are proud of their project
c) They are confused about their work
d) They are disappointed with their results
b) They are proud of their project
Explanation: Ethan’s excitement and high-five show they feel successful and happy with their work.
"Sophie saw her friend crying and immediately hugged her. 'It’s going to be okay,' she said softly."
Question: What can we infer about Sophie’s reaction?
a) She is mad at her friend
b) She cares about her friend and wants to comfort her
c) She doesn't know what to say
d) She is annoyed by the situation
b) She cares about her friend and wants to comfort her
Explanation: The hug and comforting words suggest Sophie is supportive and caring.
"Liam stared at the half-eaten apple and sighed. 'I thought I’d be more hungry,' he said, putting it down."
Question: What can we infer about Liam’s appetite?
a) He is really hungry
b) He’s not as hungry as he expected
c) He doesn’t like apples
d) He’s saving the apple for later
b) He’s not as hungry as he expected
Explanation: His sigh and putting the apple down suggest he’s not very hungry.
"Liam high-fived his friend and said, 'That was epic!' He looked at his phone, grinning like crazy."
What can we infer about Liam's day?
a) He is upset
b) He had a great time and something exciting happened
c) He is feeling bored
d) He didn’t enjoy the event
b) He had a great time and something exciting happened
Explanation: Words like “epic” and “grinning like crazy” suggest he’s happy and something fun just happened.
"Tyler stared at the ground and sighed, tapping his fingers nervously. 'I don't know if I can do this,' he said quietly."
Question: What might Tyler be feeling?
a) Excited
b) Nervous or anxious
c) Confident
d) Angry
b) Nervous or anxious
Explanation: Tyler’s sigh, finger tapping, and quiet voice suggest nervousness or doubt.
"Olivia glanced at the clock and sighed loudly. She whispered, 'Only ten more minutes.'"
Question: How is Olivia feeling about the class?
a) She is really interested
b) She is impatient and bored
c) She is excited to learn more
d) She is nervous about the test
b) She is impatient and bored
Explanation: The sigh and checking the clock indicate she’s tired of the class and counting down the minutes until it's over.
"Jake laughed at a joke his friend told, but when his friend looked at him for a high-five, Jake looked away quickly."
Question: What can we infer about Jake's feelings toward his friend at this moment?
a) He is excited to spend time with his friend
b) He is upset or avoiding his friend
c) He is having a great time
d) He is angry about something his friend said
b) He is upset or avoiding his friend
Explanation: Laughing but avoiding the high-five suggests Jake is distancing himself from his friend.
"Ava reached for the last cookie and grinned. 'No one will know!' she whispered to herself."
Question: What can we infer about Ava’s feelings toward taking the cookie?
a) She feels guilty
b) She feels sneaky and excited
c) She is indifferent
d) She is sharing the cookie with others
b) She feels sneaky and excited
Explanation: The grin and whisper show she feels like she’s getting away with something fun.
"After the test, Ava looked at her paper and rolled her eyes. She whispered, 'That was such a fail.'"
What does Ava think about her performance on the test?
a) She thinks she did well
b) She thinks she did poorly
c) She doesn't care about the test
d) She is surprised by the grade
b) She thinks she did poorly
Explanation: Rolling her eyes and calling the test a “fail” shows she’s disappointed in how it went.
"Sophia threw her hands up in the air. 'Finally!' she exclaimed, wiping her forehead. 'That was such a workout!'"
Question: How does Sophia feel after finishing her workout?
a) Relieved and accomplished
b) Bored and tired
c) Angry and frustrated
d) Confused and unsure
a) Relieved and accomplished
Explanation: The words "Finally!" and wiping her forehead suggest relief and satisfaction after completing a tough workout.
"Ava rolled her eyes as the teacher assigned a new project. 'Not another one,' she muttered under her breath."
Question: How does Ava feel about the new project?
a) Excited
b) Annoyed or frustrated
c) Curious
d) Confident
b) Annoyed or frustrated
Explanation: Rolling her eyes and muttering shows Ava is not looking forward to the new project and feels frustrated.
"Kayla stared at the text her friend sent. 'I can't believe she said that to me,' she muttered, deleting the message."
Question: What is Kayla likely feeling?
a) Happy
b) Hurt or angry
c) Excited
d) Indifferent
b) Hurt or angry
Explanation: The muttering and deleting the message show she’s upset or angry about what her friend said.
"Zoe grabbed a smoothie and quickly took a sip. 'Mmm, this is so refreshing,' she said with a smile."
Question: How does Zoe feel about the smoothie?
a) She dislikes the smoothie
b) She is indifferent to the smoothie
c) She finds it refreshing and loves it
d) She’s too full to enjoy the smoothie
c) She finds it refreshing and loves it
Explanation: The smile and positive comment show she enjoys the smoothie.