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100
On a cold Halloween night, Jessie and Tom were going out trick or treating. Jessie was a cowgirl and Tom was superman. They went from house to house.
Who is Jessie and Tom.
100
The man woke up in the morning. He went downstairs to the kitchen to make pancakes and eggs. He was feeling tired, but he knew he had to get ready for work. He didn't want to be late.
What is the morning.
100
Martin washed his hands and put on gloves. He said hello to his boss. He wrapped the utensils in the napkins, and set the table.
What is work.
100

Pets depend on their owners for many things. Pet owners must give their pets food, water, and shelter/ Some pets, such as dogs, need attention from their owners every day. Pet owners must e careful so their pets do not run away of get injured. When a pet is ill or injured, its owner ust take the pet to the vet. 

a) Dogs make the best pets. 

b) Children cannot be responsible for taking care of pets. 

c) Pet owners have a lot of responsibility

c) Pet owners have a lot of responsibility

100
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
What is late for school.
200
It was Mary's birthday. She was turning 19 years old. She invited her friends over to her house for pizza and cake. Mary was excited for her birthday to begin.
Who is Mary.
200
The workers signed out from work. They took out their metrocard, and went onto the city bus. It was getting dark. When they got home, they would eat dinner with their families and get ready to go to bed.
What is night.
200
The boys went to the ticket booth and gave the woman money. They paid for a large popcorn and sodas. They went inside and took their seats.
What is the movie theater.
200
Banks are places where people can keep their money. Most people use banks to save money in their savings accounts and to pay money from their checking accounts. Today, when a person earns money from their job, their paycheck is often electronically deposited (put) into their savings or checking account. Then, he or she can pay their bills by writing checks from their checking accounts or pay online where their bills are electronically connected to their bank accounts.
What is a bank.
200

Jan came home from work after a long hard day at the office.  She walked up to her door and noticed that it was already unlocked and even open.

What is coming home to her door unlocked and open.

300
It was Sammy's first day of work. He worked at a store. He was feeling nervous, but his Mom said " you will do great!."
Who is Sammy and his mom
300
She saw a big turkey sitting on the table. There was stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green beans. After dinner, there was pumpkin pie.
What is Thanksgiving.
300
It was a very hot day. The waves crashed onto the sand. The family collected shells and made castles.
What is the beach.
300
Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.
What is vacation at the beach.
300

Lexi went to play at her friend Natalie's house.  Natalie's dad yelled at Lexi for not sitting properly at the kitchen table while eating dinner.

Lexi got yelled at by her friend's Dad

400
On her way home from school, Jim saw a lost dog. It was wearing a collar and looked friendly. He called the number on the dog tag. The owners thanked him and gave him a 25$ reward.
Who is Jim and a dog.
400
The boys and girls dressed up in costumes. They went from house to house, and received candy.
What is Halloween.
400
She told the boy to open wide and say "Ah." He cried for a few minutes. She gave him a sticker and told him he did a great job.
What is the doctor's office.
400
Food and cooking hygiene includes a number of routines which should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. ----. Besides, wash hands with warm soapy water before preparing food. Also, wash meat, fruit, and vegetables thoroughly before use.
What is cleaning food to stay healthy.
400

John let his friend borrow his phone at the end of the school day.  When he got home he went to call his Mom and realized his phone was not working.

John's phone is not working

500
It was time to wake up for school. Bob looked at the clock, it was 9:00 am. He was late for school! He called the school to tell them he would be late. He got dressed, got on the bus, and went to school.
Who is Bob
500
The boy woke up from his sleep. He looked outside, the grass was covered in snow. He turned on the t.v. to check the news. He went back to sleep.
What is a snow day.
500
The man entered with long, messy hair. When he left, his hair was short and clean.
What is the hair salon.
500
Best before is sometimes indicated on food and drink wrappers, followed by a date, and is intended to indicate the date before which the food should be consumed. ----. In this case, a term like best before see bottom or best before see lid might be printed on the label and the date marked in a different location as indicated.
What is checking expiration date.
500

The class one a pizza party Friday afternoon.  Brian is unable to eat regular pizza because he has a food allergy.  When the pizza arrives, there is one with no cheese for Brian.  One of his classmates says, "It's the freak's pizza."  Brian is upset and refuses to eat.

What is being called a mean name in front of everyone.

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