Inference Jeopardy

Investigations

100

Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?

A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.

200

There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Jimmy's phone was ringing and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?

Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.

300

Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?

Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".

400

Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? How do you know?

There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.

500

Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?

Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.

Riddle Me This

100

I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?

gluestick

200

I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?

Eraser

300

I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?

A pair of shoes.

400

I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I?

Elephant

500

I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?

The statue of Liberty.

If... Then...

100

What could I have seen or done to infer that:

The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.

If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...

200

What could I have seen or done to infer that:

I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth.

If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...

300

What could I have seen or done to infer that: 

I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rainboots tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.

If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ...

400

What could I have seen or done to infer that:

I will be very tired and sleepy tomorrow. I will accidentally sleep through my alarm and be late to school.

If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that...

500

What could I have seen or done to infer that:

There is a cat up up that tree.

If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...

Can You Infer

100

Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?

Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.

200

"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so?

Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.

300

Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?

She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.

400

I after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and looked for 10. The door closed. I felt weightless for a moment, and suddenly I was not where I started. 

elevator

500

You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.

a candle

Using My Schema

100

The door opened automatically as I entered. I turned left and started toward the back. As I got closer the air began to chill. I opened a door, reached in and grabbed a bottle, then hurried quickly towards the front where my mother was waiting. 

Where am I?

grocery store

200

The front desk informed me that I was next. I took my purse and went the sanitised room. I was nervous - I didn't know what was happening. But the kind lady in white sat me in a comfy chair and smiled. She seemed so sure that she could help me. 

Doctor's office / clinic

300

"Rows B to Q". My mum and I stood upwaited in line. My mom handed the lady our tickets. As we reached the from of the queue and my ticket was scanned my heart started beating faster. I'd never done this before. Surely there's no way this could be safe? I said a quick prayer as I headed down the tunnel, anticipating my fiery death in a matter of minutes.  

Airport getting on a plane. 

400

The boy sat silently on the chair outside. He swung his little legs slowly back and forth, tapping his fingers against the sides of his seat. His eyes were darting around quickly. Suddenly, the door opened. The old man beckoned with his finger, and slowly, dragging his feet, the boy walked in and sat facing the large desk in the middle of the room. The older man returned to his seat, crossed his arms and began. "So..."

What is happening? Give evidence

How is the boy feeling? Give evidence

He is being sent to the Principal's office. 

He is nervous/scared/worried

500

My heart was fluttering in time to the butterflies in my stomach. I could hardly breath as the screen lit up and the film started playing. Half an hour in, I hadn't taken in a word of what was happening in front of me. I was only conscious of the soft warmth that radiated towards me on my right. I wanted to reach out, but my pounding heart kept me still and silent throughout the two hour screening. 

Where is this person? Give evidence. 

In the movie theatre, on a date. Probably a first date.