Making Predictions

Making Predictions

2nd Grade

Multiple Choice

The cat stretched her paws out in front of her and let out a soft purr.  She curled up on her pillow and closed her eyes.
What probably happened next?

• The cat chased a mouse across the room.
• The cat ate some food.
• The cat scratched the sofa.
• The cat fell asleep.  

Multiple Choice

We turned out the lights, and all the party guests hid behind the furniture.  The birthday boy walked through the door, and a few of us giggled.  We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.  
What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.
• We drove to a party.
• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"
• We exchanged presents.  

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Hansen turned off his alarm, rolled out of bed, and sleepily got ready for school. He stumbled down to the kitchen, but no one else was there. Hansen suddenly wondered, Wait, what day is it?

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Hansen usually wakes up easily.

• Hansen didn't realize it was Saturday.

Multiple Choice

Read the text.

Simon and Doug had been playing the same card game for nearly two hours. Twice, Simon had been one card away from winning the game. Again, Simon carefully examined the cards in his hands and the cards on the board. He picked a card from the pile and exclaimed, "Third time's a charm!"

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

• Simon picked the winning card

• Simon had too many cards in his hand.

Multiple Choice

The third grade class was not following directions, talking out of turn and being disrespectful. What do you predict will happen next?

• They will get a reward.

• They will get straight A's.

• They will lose recess.

• They will make the teacher happy.