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Dan felt dejected when his team lost the basketball game
Sad
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?
That it was going to rain later that day.
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the Saint Louis World's fair when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone shaped waffles to hold the ice cream.
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.
His explanation for being late to work sounds fishy to me; I think he might be making up a story.
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
Anna was disappointed to see that the refrigerator was devoid of food. She was so hungry.
Empty
Mrs. Jones was just sitting down to have a cup of tea when she heard the crashing sound of shattering glass. She walked into her living room and found a baseball sitting in the middle of the room. She looked through the shattered window and saw Brendan, the boy next door, standing in her yard. Brendan began to cry. From this excerpt, you can infer:
Branden accidentally threw the ball through the window
The thick, white coat of an Arctic fox has two important job. First, it keeps the fox warm in freezing temperatures. Second, it helps the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen.
The thick white coat of an Arctic fox has two important jobs.
The computers in the library are dinosaurs. They are getting laptops next year.
The computers are old
This holiday symbol was brought over by Germans to America and wasn't immediately accepted as a holiday symbol until after the 1850's.
Christmas Tree
Karly was always punctual. She made sure to arrive at work on time.
On time
Kimmy and Evan sat at the front window wearing their bathing suits and holding pails and shovels. They watched the rain pour from the sky. Kimmy began to cry. “It’s okay, Kimmy,” said Mom. “We’ll go tomorrow.” From this passage what can you infer?
They thought they were going to the beach.
Giant pandas are losing their habitats. Giant pandas live in bamboo forests in China. The average giant panda eats about 30 pounds of bamboo each day. Unfortunately, the forests are being cut down and the giant pandas are endangered.
Giant pandas are losing their habitats
My stomach was full of butterflies as I went on stage for the opening number.
Feeling nervous
How many Frosty the Snowman movies are there?
3
Tina felt lethargic, so she decided to lie down on the couch and take a nap.
Tired, Sleepy
Kevin ran to the mailbox. With his back turned to the house, he opened the envelope containing his report card. After a quick, confirming glance, he crumpled the report card and stuffed it into his pocket. He went into the house, put the rest of the mail on the kitchen table, and ran up to his room. From this passage you can infer that:
Kevin did not have good grades on his report card.
Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnets bring it to a gentle stop.
Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
As I walked through the winter cold, my hands were ice cubes.
Hands were freezing
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas Tree?
7 years
When frank saw the red stop sign, he decelerated the car and came to a stop.
Slow Down
Ben put a big spoonful of chili into his mouth. His mom reached out to stop him, but it was too late. Ben let out a scream, spit out the chili, and reached for a glass of water. From this passage, you can infer that:
The chili was very hot.
Incense cedar wood is perfect for pencils. Unlike many other kinds of wood, it does not break easily, but is soft enough to be sharpened without splintering. It also won't bend or warp in hot temperatures. Incense cedar trees are grown in California and Oregon.
Incense cedar wood is perfect for making pencils.
Break a leg Sam, I'm sure your performance will be great.
Good luck
What colors are associated with Hanukkah?
Blue, white, and somethings silver