Logic - Critical Thinking

Logic and Reasoning

First and Second Grade Context Clues

Multiple Choice

Laura was excited. After months of saving up her allowance, she finally had enough to buy an aquarium. It would be a small one with just a few fish, of course. But it would be all hers! She already knew which size she wanted. She only needed to decide on one more thing -- the most important thing of all.

What do you think Laura still has to decide?

• how to get more money

• what fish to put in it

• where to put the aquarium

Multiple Choice

Olivia ran over to the swings at the playground. She swung a long time. Then she went down each one of the slides. Next, she climbed all over the jungle gyms. She went back again and again to the swings. The other things were fun, but on the swings she almost believed she could fly.

When Olivia's dad builds her a play set, what do you think Olivia will want on it the most?

• slides

• jungle gyms

• swings

Multiple Choice

Amir climbed onto his bike. He put the heavy bag onto the holder in the back. With a strong push on the pedals, he took off. Riding slowly by each house on his list, he took aim and fired, Bingo! A perfect throw. It landed right on the middle of the front porch. H was getting a little better at this every day.

What do you think Amir is doing?

• delivering newspapers

• delivering pizzas

• delivering the mail

Multiple Choice

Caleb wanted to make shadow pictures on the wall. He practiced holding his hands and fingers to make different shapes. He found an empty wall and turned off all the lights. He was ready except for one thing.

What do you think Caleb is missing?

• a package of markers

• construction paper

• a light to shine on his hands

Multiple Choice

McKenzie carefully handed the hammer up to her father. She was so excited. They were finally working on this project!

"Send up another piece of wood," said her dad from up in the tree. "I almost have the floor done."

What do you think McKenzie and her father are building?

• a patio

• a tree house

• a back deck

Multiple Choice

Anaiya signed her name to the bottom of her letter to Grandma. She folded it and placed it inside the envelope. Slowly she wrote the address on the front. Then she added her return address. Lastly, she put a stamp on the upper right corner. She glanced up at the clock. If she hurried, she would just make it in time.

Where do you think Anaiya wants to go quickly?

• the library

• the post office

• the hospital

Multiple Choice

Elias knew the notes forward and backward. He had gone to every practice after school. He had not missed a single one. He was so happy he had been chosen to do a solo. Now he couldn't wait for his important moment to come.

What do you think Elias is going to do?

• play in a concert

• run in a race

• read a poem

Multiple Choice

Jaden walked into the classroom. It was the first day of school and he had to pick a seat. He didn't want to be too close to the teacher, be ut he didn't want to be too far away either. Just then, he spotted the perfect spot.

Where do you think Jaden chose to sit?

• in the front

• in the middle

• in the back

Multiple Choice

Danielle took her position at the line. In just a few seconds, the whistle would blow and the race would begin. She had been training for this day for weeks. She hoped that she would win, of course, but as long as she didn't come in last, she would be happy. Just then, the whistle blew loudly.

What do you think Danielle did next?

• went home

• fell over

• started running

Multiple Choice

Alisha was helping in her mother's florist shop. She loved handing the different flowers to her. She liked to see how she would put them in the vase. Alisha put the ribbons on. She also slipped the cards into their holders. Her mom handed her some flowers. "These need to be delivered," she said. "Please put them in the van."

Where do you think Alisha will go next?

• out the door

• the bathroom

• the phone