Sentences
Riddle Me This
If... Then...
Can You Infer
Multiple choice
100

Write a sentence with the words: will buy

Answer varies.

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

100
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.
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.
100

The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and headed to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria

grocery store

200

Write a sentence with the past tense version of "go".

Answer varies.

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

200

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

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

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 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.

200

The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home

b) doctor's office

300

Write a sentence with "will go" and "after".

Answer varies.

300

I come in pairs, and I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams, run for your life, or keep your feet warm. What am I?

A pair of shoes.

300
If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ...
I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rainboots tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
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.

300

My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport

d) airport. key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight

400

Come up with a sentence with a present tense verb.

Answer varies.

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

400
If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that...
I will be very tired and sleepy the next day. I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school.
400

I pressed the button, and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?

elevator

400

Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I still love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall

a) daytime/ spring

500

Come up with a sentence using "and".

Answer varies.

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.

500

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

It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.

500

Dad and Sarah grabbed a bucket, water, and soap. They walked toward the car. What do you think Dad and Sarah are going to do? Why do you think so?

They are going to clean the car.

500

Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walked down the street, I was so amazed with what I was seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter

Fall