Stories 1
Sam is trying to do his homework, but it's too noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him. The engine is loud and the brakes squeak every time they stop, which is often.
Where is Sam?
A. at school
B. an airplane
C. on a school bus
C. on a school bus
First, Lindsay put the dirty clothes that were spread over the floor into the laundry hamper. Then she put away the game of checkers from yesterday and made her bed.
What is Lindsay doing?
A. playing checkers
B. cleaning her room
C. doing laundry
B. cleaning her room
Marisa shivered as she climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down. "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her. Marissa held her breath and jumped. Where is Marissa?
A. play on a trampoline
B. on a diving board
C. on a pirate ship
B. on a diving board
Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus schedule out of his bag and studied it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.
Why was Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
A. the bus is late
B. his watch is broken
C. his watch is cool
A. the bus is late
Mandy had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. She also really enjoyed the campfire sing along and had made a lot of new friends. Still she was glad that tomorrow she would be going home. Where is Mandy?
A. at camp
B. at a slumber party
C. on a picnic
A. at camp
"Down boy!" said Jeff, laughing as he tried to calm his slobbering pet. "We'll go for a walk in a minute."
What kind of pet does Jeff have?
A. a cat
B. a parrot
C. a dog
C. a dog
Lauren woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of crying. She heard her mother's soft footsteps in the hall. Soon the house was quiet again.
Who was crying?
A. Lauren's baby brother or sister
B. Lauren's best friend
C. Lauren's mother
A. Lauren's baby brother or sister
Ryan's costume was itchy. As he waited for his cue, he went over his lines in in his head. He knew he was ready, but he was still nervous.
Where is Ryan?
A. at a Halloween party
B. on the stage
C. backstage
C. backstage
Susie spent the day making balloon animals for children. When she got home, she washed her makeup, took off her oversize shoes, and practice riding her unicycle.
What is Susie?
A. magician
B. a clown
C. a teacher
B. a clown
"I want candy!" Shelby shouted as loudly as she could. "I want it, I want it, I want it!" The other shoppers stopped to stare. Shelby's mother picked her up and carried her out of the car.
About how old is Shelby?
Between 2-4 years old
It seems like it was taking forever for the food to come. Brandon played tic-tac-toe on his napkin with his sister. Then, he made a pattern out of the different sugar packets.
Where is Brandon?
In a restaurant
During recess, Britney whispered something into Kaitlin's ear. Both girls looked at Sarah and started to laugh. Sarah walked away, with tears in her eyes.
Why is Sarah crying?
She thinks that Britney and Kaitlin are making fun of her.
Kaylie woke up feeling itchy and hot. There were little red spots all over her body. No school for you said mom.
Why isn't Kaylie going to school?
She has chickenpox
Janet put on her sweater and went outside. The sun was shining, but the grass was still wet from the recent rain. Janet stopped to look at the bright, red tulips, which were just starting to bloom. What season is it?
Spring
Tom stood very still. He had never been so close to a deer before. Then, he heard loud footsteps footsteps and his brother calling his name. The deer bolted into the woods.
Why did the deer bolt?
It was startled by Tom's brother.