Problem Solving
Social situations
Inferencing WHO
Inferencing WHAT
Inferencing WHERE
100

You noticed that one of your friends hasn't been talking to you much this week.  You see her whispering to other friends and worry she is talking about you.  How would you solve this problem?

Talk to your friend and ask her what is wrong.
100

You overhear some students saying they are going to play a mean trick on a classmate.  What should you do?

Talk to the teacher.

100

Please finish your work quietly.  If you're finished, you may read at your desk.

Who am I?

Teacher

How did you know?

100

We bought tickets.  Then we waited in line to buy popcorn and a drink.

What are we going to do?

See a movie

 

How do you know?

100

We know why we are here.  We got into a fight during recess.

Where am I?

Principal's office

How did you know?

200

Bella and Carla want to go to a movie, but they can't decide on what to buy as a snack.  Bella wants M & M's and Carla wants cotton candy.  What should they do?

They can each by their own snack, or they could decide on another snack that they both like.

200

Your favorite pencil is missing from your desk. You see a classmate using it.  What should you do?

Tell them you are missing your pencil and ask them if they have seen it.  If it is yours, you can politely ask for it back.

200

Okay everyone, eyes on my.  Smile for the camera.

Who am I?

Photographer

How did you know?

200

I finally found a ball light enough for me.  I rolled it down the lane and knocked down eight pins.

What am I doing?

Bowling


How did you know?

200

I would like to cash this check and withdraw some money from my savings account.

Where am I?

Bank


How did you know?

300

Tina and Tom both want to play a video game, but they only have one controller.  What should they do?

They should take turns playing.  One person gets to play for a certain amount of time and then the other person gets a turn to play.

300

You are feeling sick in your classroom.  What should you do?

Raise your hand and ask to go to the clinic.

300

Do you know how fast you were going?  I'll have to give you a speeding ticket.

Who am I?

Police Officer

How did you know?

300

When the doors close, I'll push the button for the floor I want.

What am I doing?

Riding in an elevator

How did you know?

300

There are tons of stores here.  I don't know where to begin my shopping.

Where am I?

Mall 

How did you know?

400

Mark and Matt want to order a pizza.  They only have enough money for a one topping pizza, but Mark wants Pepperoni, and Matt wants sausage.  What should they do?

See if the Pizza place will make a pizza with half sausage and half pepporoni.

400

Your friend just beat you in a game.  What should you say to your friend?

Good game.  That was fun!
400
Open wide and relax. I'll take a look at that sore tooth. 


Who am I?

Dentist

How did you know?

400

I only need a trim today.  Could you just shorten the sides a bit?

What is happening?

Getting a haircut

How did you know?

400

We're staying in room 201.  It has two beds and a great view of the pool.

Where am I?

Hotel

How did you know?

500

Pam and Jim are about to get a new puppy, but they can't agree on a name.  Pam wants to name the dog Sam and John wants to name the dog Scooter.  What should they do?  

Ask their mom and dad to vote on the dog's name.

500

Someone in class cut in front of you in line.  What should you say?

Excuse me.  I was in front of you.

500

First I will replace the pipes in your bathroom.  Then I'll fix that leaky kitchen faucet.

Who am I?

Plumber

How do you know?

500

The players use their racquets to hit the ball back and forth over the net.

What are they doing?

Playing tennis

How did you know?

500

It's always so wet under these trees.  If you look through the vines, you'll see colorful birds.

Where am I?

Rain Forest


How did you know?

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