Inference 1
OH NO! Thought Jack. It happened again. He jumped out of bed, quickly brushed his teeth, and got dressed and ran downstairs. He grabbed his backpack and headed to the bus stop but it was too late. The bus was gone. Now he would have to ask his mother to drive him. He hoped that his teacher would not be mad. What is Jack’s problem?
Jack is late for school.
People bought candy and popcorn and went to their seats. Everyone put their phones on vibrate. The lights turned off and the people turned toward a large screen in the front of the room. Where is everyone?
They are at the movie theater.
The players hung their heads low as they came off the field. They were disappointed because they worked really hard. Next time they will try even harder. What happened to the team?
They lost the game.
First, she spread out the dough. Then she added sauce and cheese and few other toppings before putting it in the oven. What was she making?
The class had a celebration. After the party, everyone said goodbye and wished their classmates a good summer. What day was it?
pizza
The farmer walked into the hen house. He saw some cracks in the eggs and a few chirps. What was happening?
The eggs were hatching.
The teacher was standing in front of the class with her arms crossed. The students were turned around, talking to each other and did not turn in their homework as she asked. How is the teacher feeling?
upset or frustrated
Ruby was very happy because she didn’t have to ride the subway anymore. She saved up her money for a long time so she could finally make the big purchase! What did Ruby buy?
a brand new car
The son and his dad drove to school. As they entered the building, the dad took his graded papers and headed to a different part of the building. What is dad's job?
a teacher
The class had a celebration. After the party, everyone said goodbye and wished their classmates a good summer. What day was it?
The last day of school.
Sophia ran downstairs. She noticed that the kitchen was decorated with balloons. Her dad made Sophia's favorite breakfast: pancakes with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Later her family handed her a surprise. What was special about today for Sophia?
It was her birthday.
The coach blew the whistle. Miriam and her teammates ran out to the court. They took their ball and practiced dribbling and shooting into the net. What were they doing?
They are playing basketball
Students, teachers, and some parents boarded the bus at the beginning of the school day. The students saw old artifacts on the tour. After the tour, students ate lunch that they brought from home. At the end of the day, everyone got back on the bus and went back to school. What did the students do that day?
They are on a field trip
The kids walked down the street, going from door to door. They neighborhood was decorated with orange lights, pumpkins, and ghosts. What holiday is it?
Halloween
Charlie searched worriedly around his messy bedroom. He couldn’t find what he was looking for. If he didn’t find it, his teacher would be upset and maybe give him a zero. What was Charlie looking for?
his backpack or his homework
Rocky was looking around. He tried to find the right scent, but he was confused and scared. He couldn't see his owners anywhere. Who is Rocky and what is his problem?
Rocky is a dog and he is lost.
The kids stood nervously in line on with their new backpacks and supplies. The principal came out to welcome everyone back. What day was it?
The first day of school
The dog slumped in front of the door with his ears hung low and whimpered. The house was so quiet. What was the dog's problem?
The dog missed his owner.
Jack was shivering even though he had a scarf around his neck and a coat. As he waited for the bus, his lips were turning purple. What was Jack’s problem?
He was cold.
Carolina was really excited to go to the amusement park. She looked out the window and was disappointed. They would have to wait for a better day. Why couldn’t Carolina go to the amusement park?
It was raining.
All the kids stood back and watched. The birthday boy spun around and then we heard a “whack.” After three hits the children rushed to pick up the goodies. What were the children doing?
Hitting a pinata
It was a stormy day. Travelers were standing and sitting around the gate. A woman stands behind the desk making announcements. People look impatient and worried that they won’t be able to get where they are going. What is the problem?
The plane is delayed.
They got a bucket and flags to put on top. They found a spot far away from the shore. What were they doing?
building a sandcastle
The students were on a field trip. They listened to experts talk about how to build habitats and facts about residents of the habitat. The children were excited to see creatures from all over the world in their own city. Where were they?
at the zoo
The cat jumped on the counter while the owner was washing dishes. It's owner looked at her watch and opened the cabinet and took out a can. What can you infer about the cat?
the cat is hungry.
The boy entered carefully. He kept his flashlight with him and tried not to drop it. This was not his idea of fun. What was the boy's problem?
He was afraid of the dark.