Synonyms
Inference
Story Prediction
Problem Solving
Irregular Verbs
100

What is a synonym for the word Street?

Road

100

You are at the zoo and one of the exhibits is closed.  Why might that be?

Animal giving birth, sick, passed away or its being re modeled

100

Tim passes the basketball to John. John catches the ball and dribbles down the court.  John jumps and places the basketball close to the hoop.  Then.... What will happen next?

The basketball goes through the hoop.

100

Valentin just remembered that his friend's birthday is tomorrow, but he forgot to buy a card and doesnt have time to go to the store.  What could he do instead?

Make a card by hand or by the computer

or send an email

100

What is the past tense of Tell?

Told

200

What is a synonym for the word Dirty?

Filthy

200

When Emma pets a dog or a cat she starts the sneeze and her eyes itch.  Why do you think that happens?

Shes allergic

200

Nate's mom walks in his bedroom.  "Nathan, this is the biggest mess I have ever seen. You need to clean up your room." his mom says.    Then.... What will happen next?

Nathan cleans up the room

200

Kathy and Laura dont agree on whose turn it is to wash the dishes.  How can they solve their problem?

Flip a coin, ask a parent, compromise that one will do it tonight and another the next night

200

What is the past tense of Shake?

Shook

300

What is a synonym for the word Smart?

Intelligent

300

Today is a holiday, everyone is wearing green.  Everyone is talking about rainbows, shamrocks and gold. What holiday do you think it is?

St Patricks Day

300

Sally and Tommy are heading to the park to play baseball.  When they arrive, all the kids separate into teams, and start the game.  Sally steps up to the plate and swings the bat with all her might.   Then.... What will happen next?

Sally hits the ball for a home run.

300

Selina doesnt know why, but her bestfriend isnt talking to her.  How can Selina solve her problem?

ask her friend whats wrong or ask someone else

300

What is the past tense of Bleed?

Bled

400

What is a synonym for the word Scared?

Frightened, Afraid

400

Lucas was in school all day. Once he got home, his puppy jumped up on him.  He was barking and looking towards the door.  What might the puppy want?

To go outside to go the bathroom/run around

400

My mom drives to the grocery store and parks.  She gets out of the car and finds a shopping cart.  Mom takes out her shopping list.   Then.... What will happen next?

Mom gets the groceries on her list.

400

Michael and Larry want to go to a movie, but they dont know when it starts.  How can they solve their problem?

Call the theater for show times, look online

400

What is the past tense of break

Broke

500

What is a synonym for the word Bought?

Purchased

500
A man orders a bowl of soup for lunch.  The waitress places a large bowl of steaming soup in front of him. When he puts the first spoonful in his mouth, he drops the spoon and quickly grabs water. What does this tell you?

The soup was too hot.

500

Kelsey needs a new pair of shoes.  She goes to the store with her mom. Kelsey tries on many different kinds of shoes.  They find a pair she likes.  What will happen next?

They buy the shoes.

500

You are at lunch and hear people talking about a fight after school. What do you do?

Tell a teacher or any adult that is around because a fight can be dangerous

500

What is the past tense of teach?

Taught