Verbs
eat
ate
the female cat followed the trail of treats.
The female cat followed the trail of treats.
Why is Simon's cat upset?
Simon's cat was upset because...
Inference: Simon's cat was hungry.
Evidence: I know this because Simon's cat was looking at his food bowl, licking his lips, and meowing loudly.
Yes!
Simon's cat sat next to an empty food bowl and meowed loudly.
This shows me that Simon's cat was hungry.
When the cat jumped on the table, he ___________ (knocks / knocked) it over.
When the cat jumped on the table, he knocked it over.
I know this because Simon cat pointed to his mouth.
I know this because Simon's cat pointed to his mouth.
Why does the kitten keep meowing?
The kitten kept meowing because...
Inference: Simon's cat was bored.
Evidence: I know this because Simon's cat had a bored look on his face.
Not specific enough!
Extra credit: what might be better evidence? Use your imagination!
Simon's cat pawed at a closed door and looked back at Simon.
This shows me that Simon's cat wanted Simon to open the door.
When the kitten appears, he always _________ (causes / caused) mischief.
When the kitten appears, he always causes mischief.
The kitten steal the food that Simon's cat left out.
The kitten stole the food that Simon's cat left out.
What is the kitten trying to do?
The kitten was trying to...
Inference: Simon was annoyed by his cat.
Evidence: I know this because Simon sighed loudly and rolled his eyes.
Yes!
Simon's cat sat directly on the keyboard while Simon was working on the computer.
This shows me that Simon's cat wanted attention.
Spot the error: Simon was trying to sleep when his cat jumps on his lap.
Simon was trying to sleep when his cat jumped on his lap.
I know this because the female cat finisht all the treats
I know this because the female cat finished all the treats.
How does Simon react when the cat knocks over the table?
Simon reacted by ____________ [when the cat knocked over the table].
Inference: Simon's cat was trying to get Simon's attention.
Evidence: I know this because Simon's cat meowed loudly at the female cat.
Nope!
Extra credit: What might be better evidence for this inference? Use your imagination!
Simon's cat ignored his own food but kept watching Simon eat.
Simon's cat was more interested in Simon's food than in his own food.
Spot the error: I know that Simon's cat had a crush on the female cat because he try to impress her.
I know that Simon's cat had a crush on the female cat because he tried to impress her.
When Simon's cat finally got Simon attention, he pointed his mouth.
When Simon's cat finally got Simon's attention, he pointed to his mouth.
What happens after Simon's cat tries to stop the kitten?
After Simon's cat tried to stop the kitten, _________.
Inference: Simon's cat was afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
Evidence: I know this because Simon's cat was afraid when Simon started vacuuming.
Nope! This evidence only restates the inference.
Extra credit: What might be better evidence to use for this inference? Use your imagination!
Simon's cat continued to misbehave even after Simon scolded him.
This shows me that Simon's cat did not care that Simon scolded him.