Who should we call / ask for help?
Think of the question.
Where would that be?
Why?
Questionable Questions (Why?)
100

Lucy hasn't been eating and she has stayed on one side of her tank.

Who should we call?

Veterinarian.

100
"I love chocolate chip ice cream."


Think of the questioned asked for this response.

A. Who?

B. Where?

C. What?

C. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

100
Cold water, juice, or fruits and vegetables.


Where would that be?

In my refrigerator. 

100

There has been an accident involving 3 cars. After someone calls 911, every emergency personnel shows up. (Ambulance, police, and fire department)

Why did they all show up?

A. Because there were 3 cars in the accident.

B. Because the emergency may need the attention of each emergency personnel.

C. I don't know.

B. Because the emergency may need the attention of each emergency personnel.

100
because you are hungry
Why do people eat?
200

While racing in the park, Aniya hurt her ankle and cannot walk on her foot and says it hurts really bad.

Who should you call? Who should you ask to have sent?

911 and ask them to send an ambulance.

200

"I want to be an astronaut or a train conductor when I grow up."

Think of the question that leads to this response.

A. Who?

B. Where?

C. What?

C. What do you want to be when you grow up?

200

More books written by your favorite author.

Where would that be?

At the library or a book store.

200

Why do we have stop signs, stop lights, and cross guards in our community?

A. Because that is the rule.

B. Because they are safety helpers.

C. Because they maintain the safety for both pedestrians and people driving cars.

Because they maintain the safety for both pedestrians and people driving cars.

200
to get groceries
Why go to the store?
300

Your teacher breaks the class up into groups to work on some math problems. She says: "Before asking me for help, ask at least 2 friends first." You ask one of your friends who isn't sure.

Who should you ask next?

A. Another friend.

B. My teacher.

C. Nobody.

A. Another friend because the direction is to ask 2 friends first.
300

"I would like 7 red jelly beans, please and thank you."

Think of a question that would lead to this response.

A. Where?

B. How?

C. Why?

B. How many red jelly beans would you like?

300

I need a new charlie card.

Where would that be?

At the train station before boarding.

300

Why do we wear helmets, knee and elbow pads while riding our bikes / roller skating?

A. Because it helps us avoid getting hurt.

B. Because mom said so.

C. Because we want to.

A. Because it helps us avoid getting hurt.

300
to protect their feet
Why do people wear shoes?
400
When its time for your check up, you come to see me. I check how much you have grown, I check your ears and I check your eyes. Mom tells me anything that has changed both good or bad.


Who am I?

A. Dentist.

B. Pediatrician.

C. Scientist.

B. I am your pediatrician.

400

"There weren't any blue line trains left, so I decided to get the red and green line trains instead."

Think of the question that leads to this response.

A. Why?

B. Who?

C. When?

A. Why didn't you get the blue line trains?

400

I wasn't paying attention while cutting up fruits. I accidentally cut myself and need a bandaid.

Where would that be?

In the first aid kit / bag.

400

After a hard day at practice, you go to have ice cream with friends. Even though you are with friends and eating ice cream, you still feel upset.

Why are you upset?

A. Because I don't want ice cream.

B. Because I am alone.

C. Because I had a hard day at practice.

C. Because I had a hard day at practice.

400
because they might get burned
Why don't we let children play with fire or matches?
500

I help keep places safe. Sometimes you will see me at a grocery store. Or maybe I am at the bank. I work at hospitals, museums, and even at schools. I'm not a police officer, but I do keep the safety of the people like a police officer.

Who am I?

A. Employee.

B. Lifeguard.

C. Security Guard.

C. I am a security guard.

500

"I found it under the bed."

Think of the question that leads to this response.

A. Why?

B. Who?

C. Where?

C. Where did you find it?

500

You have been coughing and sneezing lately. You need some medicine.

Where would that be?

At the pharmacy.

500

Before leaving, mom says: "don't forget your umbrella."

Why did mom say that?

Because there is a chance of rain.

500
to protect your eyes on a sunny day
Why do people wear sunglasses?