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Who am I?
100

Give two sentences for the word: HANDLE

1. I can handle the situation.

2. I held onto the bike handle.

100

Give two sentences for the word: PLAIN

1. The plane flew in the air.

2. The shirt was white and plain.

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.

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

I have feathers. I also have wings but I don't fly. I live in icy water. Who am I?

Penguin

200

Give two sentences for the word: LIGHT

1. Please turn on the light.

2. The feather is very light.

200

Give two sentences for the word: RIGHT

1. Turn right at the stop sign.

2. The teacher is always right.

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.

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.

200

I live in the ocean. I swim around slowly, looking for something to eat. I have six more arms than you have. Who am I?

Octopus

300

Give two sentences for the word: STORE

1. I went to the store to buy a gift.

2. I store all of my books on a shelf.

300

Give two sentences for the word: FAN

1. There were many fans at the football game.

2. The fan helped cool the room when it was hot.

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".

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

I wear a uniform. My job to is help people. I ride in a big red truck. Who am I?

Fireman

400

Give two sentences for the word: SAW

1. I saw you at the mall.

2. Use the saw to cut wood.

400

Give two sentences for the word: POUND

1. Please do not pound on the door.

2. The potatoes weigh one pound.

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 the road ahead.

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

I am a large mammal. I live in the woods. I have fur.  I stand up and growl when I am angry. Who am I?

Bear

500

Give two sentences for the word: SPRING

1. The season is spring.

2. The rabbit will spring in the air.

500

Give two sentences for the word: LEAVES

1. The leaves fell from the tree.

2. The boy leaves at the same time everyday.

500

Bob enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Bob 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?

Bob 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.

500

Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?

Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.

500

I wear a uniform. I go up in the clouds. I take people to different places.

Pilot