Drawing Conclusions

Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him. The engine is loud and the brakes squeak every time they stop, which is often.

Where is Sam?

• at school

• on an airplane

• on a school bus

First Lindsay put the dirty clothes that were spread all over the floor into the laundry hamper. Then she put away the game of checkers from yesterday and made her bed.

What is Lindsay doing?

• playing checkers

• cleaning her room

• doing laundry

Marissa shivered as she climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down. "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her. Marisa held her breath and jumped.

Where is Marissa?

• on a trampoline

• on a diving board

• on a pirate ship

Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then he took a bus schedule out of his bag and studied it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.

Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?

• the bus is late

• his watch is broken

• his watch is cool

Mandy had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. She also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, she was glad that tomorrow she would be going home.

Where is Mandy?

• at camp

• at a slumber party

• on a picnic

"Down boy!" said Jeff, laughing as he tried to calm his slobbering pet. "We'll go for a walk in a minute."

What kind of a pet does Jeff have?

• a cat

• a parrot

• a dog

Lauren woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of crying. She heard her mother's soft footsteps in the hall. Soon the house was quiet again.

Who was crying?

• Lauren's baby brother or sister

• Lauren's best friend

• Lauren's mother

Ryan's costume was itchy. As he waited for his cue, he went over his lines in his head. He knew he was ready, but he was still nervous.

Where is Ryan?

• at a Halloween party

• on stage

• backstage

Susie Q spent the day making balloon animals for children. When she got home, she washed off her makeup, took off her oversized shoes, and practiced riding her unicycle.

What is Susie Q?

• a magician

• a clown

• a teacher

"I want candy!" Shelby shouted as loudly as she could."I want it, I want it, I want it!" The other shoppers stopped to stare. Shelby's mother picked her up and carried her out to the car.

About how old is Shelby?

• one

• three

• nine