Inferencing
Inferencing
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Wh-questions related to social situations
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100

Boy, am I tired! I shut the door and then walked over and closed the curtains. I opened my dresser drawer, took out a pair of pajamas, and put them on. Oh, how comfortable they felt. I lay down pulled the covers up near my chin and felt the soft pillows next to my face. It's time to close my eyes and driff off. 


Where am I?

The Bedroom

100

I apply some sunscreen to my face, arms, and legs. I walk over and climb the ladder to the diving board. I am a little nervous to jump off. My sister jumped first, and she didn't seem scared at all. I look into the deep water and know that it will be nice and cool when I get in. On such a hot day, I know it will feel refreshed. 


Where am I?

Swimming pool 

100

Rabbit 

Run

Rice 

Rabbit Run Rice 

100

You got home from school really late because you stopped by the river on the way home and threw rocks. When you walked in the door your mom had a worried look on her face. What does a worried face look like? Why was she worried? What do you think you should say or do?

She was worried because she does not know where you are 

100

Something that you use to cut paper with

scissors 

200

I need to deposit a check into my checking account, so I enter the building and wait in line. I also have a savings account here to keep my money safe and to earn interest. If I ever need to get a loan or purchase a home or a car, then I will come here, too. 


Where am I?

The Bank

200

I walk through the sliding doors and grab a cart. I push it over to my dad as he takes the list out of his pocket. We go up and down the aisles looking for the items on the list and add them to our cart. Once we have everything on the list, we get into a checkout line. My dad checks his wallet for some coupons he want to use.


Where am I?

Grocery Store
200

Race 

Run 

Rug 

Race run rug

200

After dinner on Friday After dinner on Friday night you wanted to go to the movies, but your mom said no because she didn’t have enough time to wash the dishes, pick up your sister, and get you to the movie theater on time. How do you feel about this? What could you do or say so that you could still go to the movies? 

You can go another time  

200

lock the ___

door

300

Cassandra was getting ready for bed. She went into the bathroom and picked up her toothbrush. Cassandra squeezed a little toothpaste onto her toothbrush. Next, she put her toothbrush in her mouth and moved it up, down, and all around her teeth. 

What did Cassandra probably do next?

Spit out the toothpaste/rinse her mouth.

300

We clap as the marching band plays. They sure are a talented bunch! Here comes another float. The people on the float throw some candy, and all the children run to pick it up. I can hear the sirens coming towards us. The first truck must be on its way. Get ready to cover your ears. This is so much fun!


Where am I?

A parade
300

Fairy

camera 

raisin

Fairy 

camera

raisin

300

Your teacher asked what kind of cupcake everyone wanted and you said you didn’t care, but the girl next to you said she wanted chocolate. Your teacher passed the cupcakes out and you got chocolate. You were about to eat it when you noticed the girl next to you had a sad face and had not touched her cupcake yet. Why do you think she felt sad? What could you do about it?

She wanted a chocolate cupcake

300

drive the ___

car

400

Yesterday, a huge tornado ripped through Kansas City. News channels reported on the devastation that this tornado caused. So many homes were destroyed. We were worried because my aunt lives in Kansas City. We called her, and she said she was one of the lucky ones. 


What does the aunt mean?

Her house was not destroyed.

400

Mrs. Stapley takes the subway into work each day because she doesn't want to deal with traffic. The streets can be very congested on weekends. She works on the 56th floor of her building. Mrs. Stapley loves her job and rarely misses a day. 

How do you know she works in the city?

Subway, traffic, 56th floor.

400

ring

rock 

rip


ring 

rock 

rip

400

You were at school having quiet free time. Everyone could choose something they wanted to do, so you chose to draw. You got out your favorite clicking pen that turned different colors every time you clicked. You were playing with your pen and you looked over at the girl next to you who was reading. She looked at you with a different look on her face that wasn’t very nice. What kind of face do you think she gave you? Why do you think she looked at you that way? What could you do about it?

She was annoyed by the pen clicking 

400

the number that comes after 3

four

500

Lance sat at the table eating his breakfast. His dad was getting ready to leave for work. Lance saw his dad grab his briefcase and an umbrella before leaving the house. Lance frowns. He has a baseball game after school. He doesn't want it to get cancelled. 


Why might the game be cancelled?

Rain

500
The judge walks in and everyone stands up until he takes his seat. The twelve jury members are sitting to one side in the jury box. The defendant, plaintiff, and attorneys are all present. The first witness then takes the stand and raises her hand. 


Where is this scene taking place?

Courtroom
500

Arm 

lizard

rich

arm

lizard

rich

500

While you were walking in the hall, a girl tripped you and started laughing. How does that make you feel and what would you do about it?

I would feel sad and embarrassed. I would tell her not to do it or tell the teacher 

500

a green fruit that starts with the letter p

pear