Inference
Mary rushed through the door and called out, “I’m here! I’m sorry! I’m here!” Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. “Well hurry up, then,” she said. “Don’t make us wait any longer than you already have.” What can we infer?
Mary is late.
Stephanie was 30 minutes late to school because she took to long getting ready in the morning. She missed the first half of her math class. What is the problem and how would you solve it?
Problem: She was late to school so she missed the first half of math.
Solution: Wake up earlier or ask a classmate for the notes on what you missed.
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I took my driver's license test on Monday. It was really rainy, and hard to see so I was nervous that I wouldn't pass the test. Luckily, I calmed down, and kept my eyes on the road and PASSED.WOOO! I can't wait to drive us to Lucky Scoop Ice Cream this summer.
First: They were taking a drivers test when it was really rainy.
Next: They passed the test.
Last: They can't wait to Lucky Scoop Ice Cream this summer.
Give two meanings for the word ring
The jewelry and to ring a bell.
When would someone use the phrase "cry me a river"?
When someone is complaining about something.
When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt. He’d spent a long day in the fields, but he was satisfied that he had accomplished quite a bit. What is most likely Peter’s occupation?
Farmer
Lenny graduated high school today. Two of his friends are having a graduation parties on the same day at the same time. What is the problem and how would you solve it?
Problem: both of his friends are having a graduation party on the same day at the same time.
Solution: Go to on friends party and take the other friend out for the day.
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I was walking to school the other day and saw a hurt bird in the middle of the road. I wasn't sure what to do. My brother googled it and found a bird rescue spot right in town. We called them and they came to pick up the hurt bird. It was so sad to see the bird like that!
First: They saw a hurt bird while walking to school.
Next: They found a bird rescue.
Last: The rescue center picked up the bird.
Give two meanings for the word light
When something is not heavy and a light color.
What does "I'm on top of the world" really mean?
That someone is very happy.
By the time Amy arrived at the café, Juan was drinking his third cup of coffee. "I'm so sorry," she called out when she saw him and gestured to her wrist where her watch used to be. What can you infer about Amy from this passage?
Amy is late. She didn't have her watch so she lost track of time.
Jake's parents bought him a new computer for his birthday. Jake has been trying to set it up for over two hours but cannot figure it out. He's becoming more and more frustrated. What is the problem and how would you solve it?
Problem: Jake can not figure out how to set up his computer.
Solution: Ask for help from someone in your family or who you bought the computer from.
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I have gym today for the first time, and I left my sneakers at home!! I wasn't sure what to do so I talked to the gym teacher, and he let me borrow a pair of sneakers from the lost and found. They smelled so bad. I learned my lesson to never forget my sneakers again!
First: They left their sneakers at home.
Next: The gym teacher let him borrow some sneakers.
Last: He learned his lesson not to forget his shoes.
Give two meanings for the word can
A food can and being able to do something.
What does that "cost an arm" and a leg really mean?
Something is expensive.
Jenny’s eyes widened as her mom and dad brought in the small green box with holly berries on the ribbon. They sat it down by their decorated tree. As she slowly removed the green paper, she could see the tiny toes, a little bottle and a bib. It was exactly what she wanted! What day is it and what did Jenny open?
It is Christmas time and she got a baby doll.
Daneil was on his way to meet his friends. His friend texted him last minute and said that he was sick and wouldn't be able to go to the movies. What is the problem and how would you solve it?
Problem: His friend cancelled on him last minute
Solution: Got to the movies with him another time or find someone else to go with.
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I was at lunch today, and one of the new students sat down at our table. He was eating a PB&J sandwich, and I am very allergic to peanuts. I started getting nervous. I explained the situation to him, and he felt soo bad. I ended up moving to a new table just for today. He said he'd bring something else for lunch tomorrow!
First: A new student was eating a PB&J near them and they are allergic.
Next: They explained to the student that they are allergic to peanuts.
Last: The student moved tables and said they would bring something else next time.
Give two meanings for the word squash
The vegetable and to squash something (end it or flatten it out).
When would someone use the phrase "you're killing me!"?
When they are annoyed with someone.
Margie climbed the two steps and walked out onto the narrow board. She looked down into the pool. It seemed so far away now that she was on the board. She saw her parents and brother watching her. “I have to go through with it,” she thought. She gently bounced on her feet a couple of times and put her hands over her head. What will happen next?
She will dive into the pool.
Tara and Sean are about to go kayaking on the lake near their house. They took a selfie to document their adventure but Tara accidentally dropped her phone into the water. What is the problem and how would you solve it?
Problem: She dropped her phone into the water.
Solution: Get a new phone.
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Tennis tryouts were today, and I left my lucky racquet at home!!! The coach had a spare racquet that she let me borrow, and I actually played really well. Maybe the whole lucky racquet thing was all in my head this whole time LOL. Anyway, I MADE THE VARSITY TEAM! WOOOOOOO
First: Tennis tryout s are today and they left their racket at home.
Next: The coach had a spare racquet they let them borrow.
Last: They played well and made the varsity team.
Give two meanings for the word handle
To manage something and something to you carry or open (door handle).
What does "sleep on it" really mean?
Think about what you said.