The students sat quietly at their desks, focused on the paper in front of them. Before picking up their pencils to start, Mr. Thomas said to the class, "Just remember to try your best. If you studied, you'll do just fine. Please turn over your papers and begin." The students picked up their pencils and started writing.

The reader can infer that this story takes place at...

"Can I please get one? Pretty please?" Tina asked her dad. She picked up a tiny, furry, gray one with small, pointy ears. AS it curled up in Tina's arms, it gave a long, loud purr. Dad saw the big smile on Tina's face and said, "Okay, Tina, but only if you promise to take care of it."

The reader can infer that Tina feels...

Rick packed a change of clothes, a flashlight, a canteen, food, and a compass in his backpack. "I can't wait to sit by the fire and roast hot dogs and marshmallows," he thought to himself. From the other room, Dad called, "Don't forget to wear your hiking boots! It might get pretty muddy out there!"

Based on Rick's thoughts, the reader can conclude that Rick...

Michael needed to pick up some items at the grocery store for his party this afternoon. He grabbed some buns, meat, hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and an apple pie for dessert. He also picked up some coal and a big metal spatula. When he got home, he went out back and started up the grill.

What will Michael make with the meat that he bought?

The man stood over Julio and told him to open his mouth wide. Julio was shaking slightly. "Don't worry. This won't hurt at all," the man said to Julio. The man used metal tools to look inside Julio's mouth. When it was over, Julio got a special surprise. "Mommy, look! I got a new blue one! My favorite color!"

The reader can conclude that Julio feels _______ at the beginning of the story.

School was almost out, and the Myer family was deciding where to go for vacation. Dad wanted to go to the beach. Mom wanted to go somewhere with a lot of shopping. Tony wanted to go somewhere with rides and games. Mom usually got to go where she wanted.

Where will the Myer family most likely go for vacation this year?

Sammy was watching his mom cook chicken for dinner on the counter. He sat still on the floor next to her. He wagged his tail. Mom went to turn on the over. When she came back, she yelled, "Oh no! Get down!" Sammy did not understand what his mom was saying and started to bark.

Why doesn't Sammy understand what his mom is saying?

It was Saturday, and Gail decided to run some errands. When she got back to the door of her apartment, she looked through her purse several times for the item she needed. Finally, she said, "I can't believe I did it again," as she headed back downstairs.

The reader can conclude that Gail is...

Sophie was sitting on the sofa reading a book. Suddenly, the light on the table next to her went out. She walked to the hall closet to look for the item she needed. Not finding one, she decided to watch TV instead.

Why does she decide to watch TV instead of read?