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100

Erin cannot find anything in the piles of her clothes and toys.  What can you tell about Erin?

Her room is messy and not organized.

100

desktop, netbook, tablet, laptop

types of computers

100

Do not strike a match near flammable liquids.

easy to catch fire

100

Bitsy tried to find her bone.

her - Bitsy

100

"Children, wait until I tell you it is safe to cross."

crossing guard

200

Mandy stayed up all night and then had to babysit.  What can you tell about Mandy?

She tired.

200

sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles

types of fireworks

200

We suspect that raccoons are eating our pets' food.

believe to be true

200

Dan's shirts have his name printed on them.

them - shirts

200

"One, two, three, tap.  One, two, three, tap."

dance teacher

300

Jesse had directions to the party but got lost 3 times.  What can you tell about Jesse?

He had the wrong directions, he can't follow/understand the directions.

300

cap, visor, fedora, sombrero

types of hats

300

Allie didn't sleep well last night and was drowsy all day.

sleepy/tired

300

Judy and I like our new car.

our - Judy, I

300

"Time to feed the elephants."

zoo keeper.
400

Everyone Jack serves leaves him a generous tip.  What can you tell about Jack?

He's a good sever, works as a waiter, has a good personality.

400

fire truck, tomato, stop sign, strawberry

things that are red

400

Goldie was a husky cat, but she has slimmed down.

heavier than average

400

I love popcorn, but Dad doesn't like it.

it - popcorn

400

"Good afternoon.  How may I direct your call?"

receptionist

500

They devoured all the food on the table, including the beans.  What can you tell about them?

They were hungry.

500

thesaurus, dictionary, novel, comic

types of books

500

Sid used a spade to dig holes for the fence posts.

small shovel

500

Do Amy and Ann know how many people they invited?

they - Amy, Ann

500

"How thick should I cut your pork chops?"

butcher