Inferences
Associations
Problem Solving
Synonyms/Antonyms
100

The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago. Where am I?

Airport

100

Hair Brush and tooth brush

- grooming tools

- ways to clean

- both have bristles and handles 


100

You checked in late to school, and when you get to your classroom everyone is gone. What should you do?

- find a teacher, go to the office

100

Cold

Synonyms: freezing, chilly, cool

Antonyms: hot, burning

200

I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing. Where am I?

Hair salon/barbershop 

200

Pig and Horse

- farm animals

- mammals

- both make noise

200

Your class is at the computer lab and everyone is working. Your computer screen suddenly freezes. What should you do?


- raise your hand and tell a teacher

200

Big

Synonyms: huge, gigantic, enormous

Antonyms: small, tiny

300

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors.  Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where am I?

Ice cream shop

300

Apple and Banana

- fruit

- sweet

- grow from a tree/plant 

300

You started to do your work, but you weren't sure if you were doing it right. What should you do?

- ask a friend/peer for help

- ask a teacher for help

- ask a parent/guardian 

300

Angry

Synonyms: mad, upset, furious

Antonyms: happy, excited, content


400

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out.  The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?

 surprise birthday party 

400

Car and Motorcycle

- vehicles

- both have wheels, engine, lights

- run on gas (typically)

400

You are eating at a friend's house and the mom piles your plate full of food. It looks really good and you want to eat it all but you can't because you just ate a snack. What could you do so you don't hurt her feelings?


politely tell the mom that you already ate, thank her 
400

Friend

Synonyms: pal, buddy, sidekick

Antonyms: enemy, foe

500

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below. Who/Where am I?

astronaut in space

500

Basketball and Soccer Ball

- both sports equipment

- round/circular 

- both are filled with air

500

You and a friend were going to camp out overnight in his backyard. Unfortunately, it started raining in the afternoon. It’s almost dark and it’s still raining. You’re both really bummed because you wanted to sleep outside in the tent

- plan another day for a camp out

- camp out inside

500

Noisy

Synonyms: loud, rowdy

Antonyms: quiet, peaceful