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The huge pot bubbled on the stove. Carson added chicken and spices. He added chopped vegetables as well. Carson stirred the soup on the stove. It smelled delicious. It took a long time to cook but he was finally able to put it in a bowl and eat it. What is the main idea of this passage?
Carson made a soup.
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I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. Where is the person at?
The person is at a pet clinic (seeing a vet).
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What should your answer be if you are asked a who question? Give an example of one.
a person
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Anthony failed the test. What is the cause?
He did not study
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The dog barked for hours. What is the effect?
The neighbors were mad (other answers possible)
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Laura babysat her nephews last weekend. It was quite a challenge! Her nephews tossed a football in the house and broke a vase. They ran up and down the stairs and made lots of noise. They colored on the walls with crayon. Laura spent lots of time cleaning up and was exhausted when the weekend was over.
Laura had a difficult weekend babysitting.
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The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where is this person?
At a surprise party
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What should your answer be if you are asked a what question? Give an example of one.
thing or object
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The family bought a new car. What is the cause?
Their car broke down. They needed a larger car. (other possible answers)
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The door was left unlocked.
Someone broke in. (other answers possible)
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Margot had a history paper due Wednesday morning. She stayed up late Tuesday night finishing it. She was worried that she wouldn't finish in time! Margot felt stressed trying to finish her paper. She did no feel as though she was putting in her best effort. She turned in her paper just in time. What is the main idea?
Margot procrastinated on her paper
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I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing. Where is this person?
At a hair salon
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What should your answer be if you are asked a where question? Give an example of one.
place
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Jane fell down the stairs. What is the cause?
Someone left a toy on the top of the stairs. (other possible answers)
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The student cheated on the test. What was the effect?
The student got detention and failed the test. (other answers possible)
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Sophie went to the animal shelter with her mom. They looked at big and little dogs. They looked at Shelties and Labs. After looking at all of the dogs, Sophie chose the one she wanted to adopt. "I like this one with the spot on it, I will call him Max," Sophie said. What is the main idea?
Sophie adopted a dog.
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As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where is this person?
At an ice cream shop.
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What should your answer be if you are asked a when question? Give an example of one.
time or date
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The student got detention. What is the cause?
He was misbehaving at school. (other possible answers)
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Ms. Johnson put a dish on the shaky table. What is the effect?
The dish fell off and broke. (other answers possible)