Drawing Conclusions

Mrs. Martin opened her school bag and took out her students’ papers. This probably means that:

• Mrs. Martin is a lawyer.

• Mrs. Martin is a teacher

• Mrs. Martin is a doctor

• Mrs. Martin is a Police Officer.

The firemen jumped on the firetruck, and the driver turned on the siren as the firetruck left the station. This probably means that:

• There is a fire somewhere.

• It is time for the firemen to go home

• it is time for having lunch

Sana smiled when she opened the gift from her aunt. This probably means that:

• Sana likes storybooks.

• Sana liked the gift.

• Sana wants a birthday party

• Sana is celebrating her birthday

The crowd cheered when the ball flew over the fence. This probably means that:

• The crowd is watching a baseball game.

• The crowd is watching a basketball game

• The crowd is watching a hockey game.

• The crowd is watching a cars race

Chris took out the bread, peanut butter, and jelly. This probably means that:

• Chris is going to make a sandwich.

• Chris is going to make a pizza.

• Chris is going to eat ice cream

• Chris is going to eat popcorn

Paulina took her homework and a pencil out of her backpack. This probably means that:

• Paulina is going out to play.

• Paulina is going to do her homework.

• Paulina is going to eat her lunch

• Paulina is going to make a call

Charlie threw a tennis ball across the yard and called, “Fetch, Pebbles!” This probably means that:

• Charlie is playing with his dog.

• Charlie is playing soccer with his friend Carlos.

• Charlie is making new friends

• Charlie is talking to his neighbor

Kelli blew out the candles on the cake. This probably means that:

• It is Kelli’s birthday.

• It is Christmas morning.

• It is New Year Eve

• There is a power cut in Kelli´s house

Chandra stayed home from school, even though there was a play rehearsal that day. This probably means that:

• It is summer vacation.

• Chandra missed the bus

• Chandra is sick.

• Chandra forgot to go to school

Carl filled a big bag with a towel, a toy shovel and pail, and a Frisbee. This probably means that:

• Carl’s family is going to the beach.

• Carl’s family is going out for a pizza dinner.

• Carl´s family is getting ready to go to the church

• Carl´s family will go to a birthday party